Assistant Controller – Financial Operations

The Assistant Controller reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance/Controller and supports UNC Ashevilleâ??s mission and strategic plan through managing and directing financial operations. The Assistant Controller has management and oversight responsibility for all aspects of the payroll, purchasing and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student accounts functions. This position provides direct strategic, operational, and project management support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance/Controller for a wide range of financial reporting and operational directives as determined by the Universityâ??s various constituencies including but not limited to The Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, Senior staff, UNC General Administration. The Assistant Controller assists in the formulation of and adherence to financial management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and generally accepted financial accounting reporting and auditing standards and requirements. The Assistant Controller is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising and administering the daily operations, strategic objectives, and financial compliance for payroll, purchasing and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student accounts, including the integrity of all financial records and reporting. The Assistant Controller is the champion of several operational systems that integrate into the ERP system such as the procurement and e-commerce systems. The success of major accounting and finance initiatives may depend upon the leadership provided by the position. The Assistant Controller is responsible for reviewing, strengthening, and streamlining financial and accounting internal controls and daily operations to ensure protection of financial resources, and to minimize internal and external audit findings. This position leads a team of three managers (Payroll, Director of Student Accounts, and Business Services) and 10 indirect reports in providing exceptional service. Our customers include; but are not limited to, our students, faculty, staff, internal and external auditors and governing bodies. UNC Ashevilleâ??s Assistant Controller will seek to provide a high level of service to the University and its stakeholders that is competent, approachable, reliable, empathetic, and responsive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Management required.
• Six to eight years of senior level accounting experience.
• Minimum management/supervisory experience of four years.
• Previous experience working in a variety of financial areas with considerable scope and complexity.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational skills, a demonstrated commitment to open collaboration and customer service, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to manage stress and work under pressure while multitasking under deadlines. The ability to be a hands-on leader.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a diverse population; and demonstrated level of cultural competence. Must have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, parents, etc.
• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion is critical.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software.

Position Number:

000142

Posting Date:

03/17/2017 03:05 PM

Closing Date:

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded: