University Financial Services, led by the University Controller, oversees the day-to-day financial management and accounting functions of the University, and provides treasury, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, tax, purchasing, and payment services. UFS also ensures that campus financial system users comply with all University fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls; external fiscal rules, regulations, and statutes; and generally accepted accounting principles.

Our Mission

University Financial Services ensures the fiscal integrity of the University and its assets while providing the highest quality fiscal services to our diverse and dynamic campus community, in support of academic excellence. We strive as a team to provide reliable, relevant information to our internal and external constituencies in a timely fashion, in an ethical and professional manner.

This mission will be accomplished through the prudent guidance and management of the University’s resources and services, appropriate levels of internal controls, excellence in technology and innovation, leadership, and spirited teamwork.

UFS org chart (PDF)

Controller's Office

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Claire Burlingham

Biography

University Controller656-8356
Brenda MaglarisAdministrative Assistant656-2903
Tiffany Barker CookSenior Business Analyst656-1092

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Meet our Teams

Disbursement Center - 205 Waterman

The Disbursement Center is responsible for payables (invoice processing, check requests, voucher entry, payment inquiries), PurCard program management, and travel and expense reimbursement.

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ÌýErin FitzgeraldDirector656-1382
Susan SobczakDisbursement Support Specialist656-9803
Accounts Payable Team
ÌýLisa KeefeAccounts Payable Team Lead656-4196
ÌýMary Ann CrowleyAccounts Payable Specialist (Vendors M-T)656-1197
Carol BarrowsAccounts Payable Specialist (Vendors E-L, V-Z)656-3578
Kandi ChastaineSupplier Maintenance Specialist656-1199
Laurie TeatorAccounts Payable SpecialistÌý(Vendors A-D, numeric names)656-1384
PurCard Team
Holly LeBlancPurCard Team Lead656-1300
ÌýJoanne ChengPurCard Specialist656-1198
Lori LaquerrePurCard Specialist656-0885
Becky MaglarisPurCard Specialist656-1214
ÌýErica TerriccianoPurCard Specialist656-1215
Travel & Expense Team
John DorrisTravel & Expense Specialist656-4368
ÌýJeanne KeefeTravel & Expense Specialist656-0875
ÌýMary ProvostTravel & Expense Specialist656-0820

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Financial Accounting, Costing, and Treasury Services

Financial Accounting, Costing, and Treasury Services (FACTS) is responsible for producing ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s financial statements, which present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the University in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). FACTS oversees the accounting and reporting for the University's investments, petty cash funds, and administers non-sponsored/non-student accounts receivables. In addition, this department provides primary oversight and support services for the following: effort management and reporting, university cost accounting standards (direct vs. indirect), rate development and negotiations with the federal government, treasury services, the annual space and equipment survey, and movable equipment stewardship.

PhotoName/EmailTitlePhone (802)
Lindsey DonovanAssociate Controller656-1335
Senior Cost Accountant656-1336
ÌýPatty DubieSenior Staff Accountant656-2715
ÌýSenior Financial Reporting Analyst656-1375
ÌýSharon BergeronAR/Billing Specialist656-1477
ÌýJennifer Brittenham-JonesSenior Debt Analyst656-5850
Reiko ChoiniereFixed Asset Accountant656-1482
ÌýJennie KeenanSenior Accounting and Treasury Analyst656-9865
ÌýNorma KilburnTreasury Specialist656-1311
ÌýReconciliation Specialist656-7360
ÌýRachel SolomonTreasury Specialist656-1309
ÌýMichelle TaylorSenior Treasury Professional656-3223
Marie TiemannEndowment Accountant656-2214

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Non-Credit and Ticketing Office

The centralized ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Non-Credit and Ticketing Office works closely with university partners to create registration portals for all types of activities. These include, but are not limited to, conferences, courses, lectures, film screenings, and many other non-credit offerings. Effective July 2024, this office will be launching a newly created centralized ticketing box office to support ticketing needs at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ (excluding Athletics and Commencement). Please visit our webpage for additional information and resources.

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Name/EmailTitlePhone (802)
Tracey GauthierDirector656-4390
Devon JamesProcess Coordinator656-8407
Blair LoveBusiness Analyst656-0284

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Payroll & Tax Services - 237 Waterman - 802-656-6600

The Payroll Services team provides support for ¶¶Òõ̽̽ faculty, staff, and student employees in navigating the payroll process while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal agencies’ laws and regulations.ÌýPayroll Services implements and ensures the minimum wage standard within PeopleSoft, monitors time submission and approvals for non-exempt employees to ensure FLSA compliance, and processes overtime and comp time exceptions accurately and timely.

The Tax Services team remits payroll tax withholding and prepares associated federal, state and local tax filings; manages the University’s nonresident alien tax compliance program; coordinates sales and use tax reporting; and compiles the University’s unrelated business income tax return.

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Penny CayiaPayroll & Tax Services Director
Robin ColettaCustomer Success Specialist
ÌýCara DunnAssistant Payroll Manager
ÌýPeg HuntDistribution Processing Specialist
ÌýLani IsabellePayroll Processing Specialist
ÌýMichael NiemannTax Analyst
ÌýIssouf OuattaraKronos Processing Specialist
Katrina PreissDistribution Analyst
Melanie RodjenskiTax Manager
ÌýConnie Russell

Kronos Systems Coordinator

ÌýJulia SukhanovaAssistant Tax Manager
ÌýJulia VafiasPayroll Manager

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Print & Mail Services - 118 Waterman

The Print & Mail Center at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ is an internal service provider offering full design, printing and mailing operations that support the academic and operational mission of the institution.

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ÌýShane DesautelsDirector656-2960
ÌýPatricia AlbertsRetail Services Team656-2573
ÌýLisa AndersonMail Services Supervisor656-3413
ÌýKyle AngerMail Services Team656-2960
ÌýLinda BarrowsRetail Services Supervisor656-2960
ÌýKeith CoakleyMail Services Team656-3385
ÌýMaurice J MatteRetail Services Team656-2960
ÌýTerri NolinCustomer Service Lead656-2956
ÌýZachary NuseBusiness Manager656-8452
ÌýKathy ParishBulk Mail656-2960
ÌýHerbert PearlMail Services Team656-3413
ÌýRichard PearlMail Services Team656-2960
ÌýTamara SmithType & Graphic Design656-8147
ÌýStephanie Levesque SowlesPrint Services Team656-2960
ÌýMelissa WrightPrint Fulfillment656-8149

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Purchasing Services - 205 Waterman - 802-656-6610

Purchasing Services focuses on strategic sourcing and leveraging ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s purchasing power to reduce costs for University departments. In addition, this office is responsible for purchase order processing, Requests for Proposal (RFP) management, and contract review.

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Natalie Guillette

Director

802-656-4183

Marie BouffardPurchasing & Contract Specialist
ÌýVacantIT/ADA Contract Analyst
ÌýDeborah HarveyBuyer Team Lead
Julie MacDonaldPurchasing & Contract Specialist
Wendy Spargo, JDContract Analyst
ÌýAmy WalkerPurchasing & Contract Specialist

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University Event Services - The Villa, 220 Colchester Avene

UESÌýoffers a variety of venues and virtual event services. We offer state-of-the-art meeting facilities to accommodate a wide variety of events, professional in-person/virtual event coordination, online and on-site registration services, wireless internet access, audio-visual equipment and technology support, catering services, and affordable on-campus overnight lodging during the summer.

Our Staff

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Bookstore - Davis Center & Church Street

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Bookstore is located in the Dudley H. Davis Center, with satellite locations at Patrick Gym, Gutterson Field House, and in downtown Burlington at Catamount Store. The textbook department works with faculty to supply the right new, used, rental, and digital textbooks for classes. The bookstore offers a full assortment of school, art, and dorm supplies, as well as an array of University of Vermont emblematic clothing and gift items. The TechStore is an authorized Apple and Dell educational reseller and offers an assortment of software and tech accessories. The Bookstore also operates both Henderson’s Café and Cat Pause Convenience Store, serving local coffee and grab-and-go goodies.Ìý

Name/EmailTitlePhone (802)
Robert SantryDirector656-8707
Brendan AndrewsAssistant Director656-0989
Sybelle AlgerBusiness/Accounting SpecialistÌý
Veronica BeauregardCat Pause Supervisor656-3406
Lauryn BedardCat Pause Business Support Assistant656-3406
Denise BoraCourse Materials Manager656-9566
Amy BrownBusiness Support Assistant (Payables)656-1274
Lisa CararelliCourse Materials ClerkÌý
Kelly DarlingCatamount Store Supervisor656-5287
Philip GeraghtyTechStore Manager656-3379
Amanda HallReceiving Clerk656-0768
Sherry IrishHenderson's Cafe & Trade Supervisor656-3031
Stephen KingShipping/Receiving Logistics Associate656-0768
Benjamin LeachCat Pause Clerk656-3406
Robert LemieuxCourse Materials Clerk656-3290
Rosemarie MichaelFront End Associate6561448
Ana Paula Meyer MiliziaGM Team Lead656-1448
Heather MilesE-Commerce Team Lead656-3937
Aurora NowakCat Pause Generalist656-3406
Susan ParizoTechStore Specialist656-3067
Nicole PerreaultArt & Office Supply Buyer656-8032
Allison ProvostGeneral Merchandise Manager656-2969
Gordon SadlerHenderson's Cafe Generalist318-3417
Bonnie StillmanFront End Lead656-7799
Joel WaittShipping/Receiving Logistics Associate656-0768
Zachary WarnerIT Assistant/Programmer656-3751

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Contact the Controller's Office

Phone: 802-656-2903
Fax: 802-656-1967

85 South Prospect Street, Box 30
Burlington, Vermont 05405

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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