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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 month ago

University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting will provide strategic guidance on financial reporting, accounting policies, and fiscal policy while collaborating with university leadership to ensure excellent financial stewardship and customer service.

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Responsibilities

Preparation and completion of the University’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Payroll Services

Accounting Services

Financial Reporting covering budget execution, capital accounting, and university level financial management reports

Capital Accounting

Management and curation of the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts

Leading the preparation and review of university financial statements and reporting

Providing periodic internal updates on trends in financial performance

Providing guidance on accounting, internal control considerations, and system/technology considerations for overall accounting and reporting for University-wide activities

Qualification

Financial ReportingAccounting PrinciplesFinancial SystemsRisk ManagementCPA LicenseData AnalysisLeadership SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a senior finance professional managing the accounting, reporting and financial operations of a comparably complex or sized higher education institution, Federal, State, or local government entity, non-profit, or public corporation

Minimum of 5 years of experience preparing and delivering annual financial reports for a higher education institution, government entity, or entity of similar complexity to UNC-CH for review by a Federal, state, local or independent auditor acting on behalf of a public governing body

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, accounting and reporting practices, and techniques

Working knowledge and understanding of sophisticated accounting systems; federal and state tax codes; databases and data flows through complex university or government financial systems; risk management, including segregation of duties and related internal control concepts and principles; security risks and methods; and related federal and state laws

Extensive experience with financial system implementations, interfaces and maintenance for complex public entities

Experience with public governance, e.g. public boards, committees, or legislative entities

Strong planning, analysis, and management skills

Demonstrate leadership ability in supervising and developing staff with an emphasis on customer service

Experience in understanding business processes and re-engineering those to work efficiently and effectively

Preferred

Strong communication and coalition-building skills

Commitment to collaborative decision making in the workplace

Preference will be afforded to candidates who have performed the functions of this position in a public facing entity with significant public governance and oversight

CPA license also preferred

Benefits

Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning

Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Special rates on select campus events

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Variety of health, life and retirement plans

Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance

Company

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.

Founded in 1919

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees