Theresa L. Ashman, associate vice president and controller at the University of Miami, is a certified public accountant whose 18 years of experience in higher education include implementing several initiatives to improve the financial operations of two of the nation’s best-known institutions.

Before joining the University of Miami in 2011, Ashman spent four years as controller of the University of Utah, where she was responsible for a multitude of departments, including accounts payable, income accounting and student loans, general accounting, property accounting, endowment accounting, contracts and grants accounting, managerial and cost accounting, and merchant cards. She also oversaw the preparation of the annual financial report, worked with University Development to review donor gift agreements, and resolved financial issues and provided guidance on internal controls and business processes for the university’s hospital, colleges, and departments.

Prior to her tenure at Utah, Ashman was part of Purdue University’s financial team from 1992 to 2006, holding several positions ranging from internal auditor to associate comptroller. She holds a bachelor of science in accounting from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University.