North Carolina State University · 1 month ago
Finance Officer
Raleigh, NC
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrNorth Carolina State University is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Finance Officer for the Poole College of Management. The Finance Officer will provide strategic guidance and operational oversight for all fiscal functions of the college, managing an annual budget exceeding $50 million and collaborating with various units to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development, forecasting, and management of operating and capital budgets for all college units
Conduct complex financial analysis using data from timekeeping, expenditures, revenue streams, and other sources to support strategic planning
Create and maintain financial dashboards and visual reports using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, and Smartsheet
Oversee college-wide financial reporting and advise leadership on financial opportunities, risks, and emerging trends
Facilitate quarterly and annual financial review sessions with department and unit leaders to assess and strengthen financial performance
Support college leadership in resource allocation and long-term financial planning
Partner with the Operations Officer to ensure consistent financial practices, risk mitigation, and alignment across all units
Oversee administrative processes including procurement, contracting, travel approvals, and permitting to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and university financial policies and guidelines
Monitor internal controls and lead continuous improvement initiatives for financial and operational workflows
Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and financial system data integrity
Supervise and support financial staff, promoting accuracy, accountability, and high performance
Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and facilitate professional development opportunities
Manage onboarding for new business and financial personnel, including the development of training materials and procedural guidance
Establish and maintain clear functional responsibilities and workload distribution within the finance and budget team
Prepare and present financial reports, budget justifications, and operational briefings for college leadership and university-level partners
Serve as the primary financial liaison between Poole College and central offices such as Finance, HR, and Contracts
Respond to complex financial and administrative inquiries with clarity and a strong customer-service orientation
Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the college to support informed decision-making and effective problem-solving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate's degree in Accounting; or Associate's degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Extensive financial and accounting expertise, including federal and state regulations, GASB standards, fund accounting, auditing requirements, and experience in large, complex organizations
Advanced proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, Smartsheet, and financial systems such as PeopleSoft (or similar), with the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
Highly organized and able to work independently in high-volume, deadline-driven environments while reviewing, auditing, and processing accounting entries accurately
Strong leadership, problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking abilities, with a proven capacity to work well under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with varied business and program personnel
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Knowledgeable of university administration
Extensive knowledge with coding expenses and properly using the chart of accounts
Ability to interpret and apply complete Federal and State fiscal regulations to analyze and correct accounting and financial problems and errors; ability to make changes in the accounting system and procedures
State, federal or higher education budget development experience
Benefits
Medical , Dental , and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
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