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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is a global leader in higher education, and they are seeking a University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting. This role involves providing strategic financial guidance, overseeing financial reporting and accounting operations, and collaborating with university leadership to enhance financial stewardship and customer service.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance on the annual financial report, accounting policies, financial systems, and fiscal policy

Responsible for preparation and completion of the University’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Oversee Payroll Services, Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, Capital Accounting, and management of the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts

Work closely with executive leadership, vice chancellors, deans, department heads, and budget and financial managers to provide excellent customer service and add value throughout the institution

Lead preparation and review of university financial statements and reporting, and provide periodic internal updates on trends in financial performance

Provide 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 LicenseCustomer ServiceBusiness Process Re-engineeringLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

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

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