Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services & Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services & Deputy Chief Financial Officer Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Class

Position Class 89682

Position Overview

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Winston-Salem State University ( WSSU ) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education ( ACE ). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities.

Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence.

Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—known as the City of Arts and Innovation, WSSU provides students with opportunities to engage in a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences. Winston-Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technology sectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaboration opportunities and professional development pathways.

With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

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The Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services & Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO ) serves as the senior administrator responsible for the University’s financial services operations and functions as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer ( COO ), the Deputy CFO serves as the principal deputy to the COO for financial administration and provides leadership and oversight for the University’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing, contracts and grants, payroll, student financial services, treasury operations, financial systems, tax compliance, debt administration, shared business services, and financial analytics.

The Deputy CFO supports the Chief Operating Officer by implementing institutional financial priorities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, UNC System policies, and University procedures, providing financial analyses and recommendations, and leading continuous improvement of financial operations and customer service across the University.

• Serve as the principal deputy to the Chief Operating Officer on financial administration and financial operations.
• Assist the COO in implementing institutional financial priorities and operational initiatives.
• Provide financial analyses, operational recommendations, and decision support to the COO , Chancellor, Cabinet, and University leadership.
• Represent the COO on financial and administrative matters as delegated.
• Coordinate financial activities with the UNC System Office, Office of State Controller, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of State Treasurer, Office of State Auditor, and other external agencies.
• Provide leadership for financial operations in the absence of the COO , as assigned.
• Direct and manage the day-to-day administration of five (5) direct reports including the Controller’s Office, Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts/Cashiers, Purchasing, Contracts and Grants, Financial Planning and Budget, Financial Systems, Tax Compliance, Treasury Operations, Debt Administration, Endowment Accounting, and Financial Analytics. This includes assuring the integrity of…