University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting

University Controller and Executive Director of Enterprise Financial Accounting

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance (AVC), the University Controller and Executive Director (ED) for Enterprise Financial Accounting provides the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations (VC F&O) and AVC with strategic guidance on the annual financial report, accounting policies, financial systems, and fiscal policy.

The University Controller is responsible for 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; and management and curation of the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts. This position works closely and collaboratively with the University's executive leadership, vice chancellors, deans, department heads, and budget and financial managers across the institution to provide excellence in customer service and add value throughout the institution. The position leads the preparation and review of university financial statements and reporting and provides periodic internal updates on trends in financial performance.

The position also provides guidance on accounting, internal control considerations, and system/technology considerations for overall accounting and reporting for University-wide activities.

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Higher Education
• Location:
  
  Durham, NC
• Salary: $ - $