NCCU Public Administration · 1 month ago
Director of Financial Services
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, fostering innovation and progress since 1910. The Director of Financial Services will lead the customer service arm of the Business and Finance Division, enhance customer support, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate the work of a high-performing team of imbedded Business Managers disbursed throughout campus as well as the Financial Administration Systems Team, including the Business Systems Analyst and a newly created Student AR Functional Technologist position
Collaborate with Finance Core leaders on business process improvements with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and end-user experience
Produce and maintain training materials in a variety of media, including print and digital
Develop and maintain an organizational structure that ensures roles/responsibilities match business needs and ensures business continuity throughout the campus
Develop and maintain an employee onboarding process for new users
Work with the Controller’s Office on Chart of Account maintenance, such as Org Managers and Fund Managers, for seamless workflow processing
Identify reports and tools to assist Division, Subdivision and Unit Directors with overseeing and managing their budget(s)
Identify and assist with the implementation of new tools and systems to gain additional efficiencies and effectiveness
Enter, review, and/or approve requisitions, expense reports and journal entries as needed
Ensure timely execution of financial transactions to avoid purchasing and payment delays
Identify and utilize reports needed to ensure maximum operating efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other degree with some accounting coursework
5-7 years of progressive and broad financial processing experience
Higher education experience strongly preferred
Strong customer service skills and experience
Supervisory experience
Leadership experience
Creative thinker
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
Experience developing and delivering training programs
Experience with a sophisticated Financial ERP system (Ellucian Banner preferred)
Experience with Travel and Expense Systems (Chrome River preferred)
Experience with Budget and Planning Systems (Anaplan preferred)
Experience with eProcurement Solutions (Jaggaer preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance
Company
NCCU Public Administration
The North Carolina Central University Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.
Founded in 1985Durham, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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