Carolina Population Center · 3 weeks ago
University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting
North Carolina, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, known for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. The University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting will provide strategic guidance on financial reporting, accounting policies, and fiscal policy while ensuring excellent customer service and collaboration across the institution.
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
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
Candidates must have a 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
Candidates must have a 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
The successful candidate will have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, accounting and reporting practices, and techniques
In addition, the candidate will have a 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 is required
Experience with public governance, e.g. public boards, committees, or legislative entities is also required
The candidate will demonstrate strong planning, analysis, and management skills, and 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 is essential
Preferred
Strong communication and coalition-building skills are vital, as is a 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
A wide range of 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
A comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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