Business and Finance Manager - #212915

Business and Finance Manager - #212915

Location:

Cullowhee, NC.

Position Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week: 40

Number of Months Per Year: 12

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:

• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.

• dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• optional disability plans are also available.
• tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
• free group exercise classes multiple times per week.
• discounted membership to the campus recreation center.
• free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.
• pretax flexible spending accounts.
• 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The Business and Finance Manager reports to the Director of the Department of Campus Activities (DCA) and serves as a member of the senior leadership team in DCA. The Business and Finance Manager supervises, guides, onboards, and evaluates one permanent full-time Business Operations Coordinator and one permanent full-time Business Services Coordinator.

This position coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the daily workflow within the business administrative unit and addresses any inefficiencies as needed. This also includes documenting processes and updating the Business Operations’ Manual. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing each unit’s operational budget totaling approximately $3 million, as well as the DCA reserve account totaling approximately $2.1 million.

This position tracks performance contracts and ensures that funds are available before contracts are executed. This position also reviews and tracks professional staff and student worker payroll verification, ensuring accuracy in payment and separation. In addition, this position verifies payment status of all invoices and purchase orders, and creates cash flow statements as needed. This position also reviews monthly billings from Facilities Management to ensure accuracy.