Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and University Controller

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and University Controller ( AVC) is responsible for the long-range financial and operational planning to coincide with the strategic mission of the university, improving the operational efficiencies and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, policies, and procedures, and finding creative solutions to operational challenges.

The AVC is responsible for NCAT's Comptroller's Office: Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Debt Management, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Investments, Endowments, Travel, Non-Student Billing; Student Accounts, Collections, and Cashiers; Financial Systems; Tax; Project Management; and Associated Entities Accounting Operations (Foundation and Investment Foundation).

This position reports to Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Deputy CFO.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor's to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society.

The mission for the Division of Business and Finance is to be student-centered while maintaining fiscal integrity and providing quality support services to faculty, staff, and external customers.

Masters degree or Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of financial management or auditing experience within a large, complex, service organization.

Direct experience in financial management, including budget management, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis; policy implementation; and research administration, including familiarity with all relevant policies and procedures; Experience with managing staff.

Candidates with the Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) designation are preferred.

Demonstrate dynamic and innovative leadership, interpersonal, and superior communication skills, with evidence of building collegian relationships and effective workgroups across divisional boundaries as a collaborator. Must be familiar with office productivity software and able to prioritize, manage, and successfully complete multiple tasks.

Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and systems design and knowledge of governmental accounting and business operations. Ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations to accounting situations.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.