Payables Manager

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Posting Number PG194963EP

Internal Recruitment No

Anticipated Hiring Range $88,000 - $95,000

Work schedule and location:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work).

Department University Controller

The Finance Division provides leadership and fiscal stewardship for North Carolina State University. Managing public resources with high ethical standards, the Division establishes responsible financial practices that align with state and federal regulations, university policies, and industry standards.

The University Controller's Office is a department within the Finance Division. The office has business units covering the following areas: general accounting, cash services, asset management, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, debt, and the university's tax compliance.

The University Controller's Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University's financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service.

Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.

The University Controller's Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of the university, with a net position of approximately $2.0 billion, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 117,000 vendor payments annually, and management of a $550 million external debt portfolio.

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As the Payables Manager, you will lead accounts payable operations for NC State University, overseeing purchase order invoice processing, foreign currency payments, and payment disbursements. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will supervise and develop the payables team, ensure accurate and timely payment processing, resolve complex accounting issues, and support compliance with university and state requirements. You will also drive process improvements, coordinate financial system enhancements, and serve as a key resource for campus partners and suppliers.

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