Philip Tahey

Philip Tahey, who has specialized in financial reporting for colleges and universities in a quarter-century career in accounting and consulting, became controller of The Johns Hopkins University in September 2005.

Tahey leads a staff of about 140 administering the finances of a university that is also, in monetary terms, one of the largest private businesses in Maryland. He has responsibility for the offices of Tax and Payroll, Cost Analysis and Research Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Services, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Accounting, and Financial Systems Administration.

Tahey also plays an important role in the development and implementation of HopkinsOne, the effort begun in January 2003 to re-engineer the financial and administrative processes of both the university and Johns Hopkins Health System.

A Pittsburgh native who graduated cum laude from Loyola College in Maryland in 1980, Tahey worked for 20 years at KPMG LLP, rising from staff accountant to partner and specializing in colleges and universities, academic medical centers, research organizations and higher education associations. Johns Hopkins was one of his clients throughout his time at KPMG.

In 2000, Tahey became an independent consultant, advising many colleges and universities, including Johns Hopkins, on special assignments.

[Updated September 2005]