About

Financial Services drives efficient and effective financial reporting and operations aligned with Northwestern University’s programmatic and strategic initiatives. Core functions, including the controllership, treasury, and tax and regulatory compliance, manage financial activities with accuracy, integrity, and transparency. Financial Services safeguards University resources while providing a wide range of financial services on behalf of and for the University community. 

With a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement, the team strives to deliver responsive, customer-focused support while advancing best practices in financial stewardship. 

About the Controller's Office

Financial Services is responsible for managing the general accounting of the University.

This includes: 

• Administering the General Ledger, and Fixed Assets 

• Maintaining the Chart of Accounts 

• Ensuring compliance with accepted accounting principles other regulatory requirements 

• Coordinating the development of recommended financial polices and procedures 
• Providing guidance to University business process owners in the interpretation of complex financial policy issues 

To contact staff on our departmental teams, visit the appropriate landing page: 

• Accounting Services
• Financial Operations IT
• Tax and Regulatory Services
• Treasury Services