Director for Accounting Services, College Business Operations
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Arts and Sciences Deans Office-300100

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

12/16/2024

01/06/2025

No

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Director for Accounting Services, College Business Operations

EHRA Non-Faculty

20068399

NF0008751

Full-Time Permanent

1

40

North Carolina, US

$90,000 - $120,000

02/03/2025

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The College of Arts & Sciences, administered by the Dean, consists of seventy-one academic departments, curricula, programs, centers, and Institutes. The College is divided into multiple divisions, which are overseen by Senior Associate Deans. All academic departments and curricula are assigned to one of the following three divisions Fine Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, and Social Sciences & Global Programs. A fourth division, Undergraduate Education, houses curriculum and instructional innovation, honors and distinguished scholarships, and student academic support. These Senior Associate Deans, along with the Senior Associate Deans for Operations and Strategy, Research and Innovation, Development, and the Director of Communications for the College, all report to the Dean.

During its 200+ year history, the College has grown and thrived and employs nearly 1,000 faculty, over 600 staff, and more than 3,000 student employees, and provides instruction for more than 16,600 undergraduate and nearly 2,400 graduate students with annual expenditures of $345M. Sixty-percent of student credit hours are taught by the College. The College has 13,316 undergraduate majors and 2,392 graduate majors from more than 40 academic majors.

The College's Business Operations, led by the Senior Associate Dean for Operations and Strategy, comprise of nearly 70 staff and include the divisions of Finance and Budget Management, Human Resources, Research Administration, Information Technology and Data Analytics, Facilities, and Dean's Office administration.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Director for Accounting Shared Services to join our dynamic and supportive team. Reporting to the Senior Director for Finance, this role is crucial in strategic planning, oversight, implementation, and evaluation of shared services goals and procedures. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in financial operations, identifying opportunities for process improvements within the College's accounts payable, procurement, and travel functions, contributing to overall success and efficiency.

The Director will provide direct management to a team of accountants within the Accounting Shared Services team, overseeing budget, expense, and resource allocation for approximately 45 units, including academic departments, centers, and programs. Additionally, this position serves as a guiding force and subject matter expert for accounting and administrative staff across the College, aiding unit staff during process, personnel, and system changes to ensure seamless transitions with minimal disruption. Other vital duties include managing the transition and onboarding of new departments into shared services, facilitating regular accounting meetings with departmental stakeholders, and promoting a culture of collegiality and clear communication by circulating information from accounting services across the major campus unit (MCU).

Masters with 2+ yrs supervisory experience and 7+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelors with 4+ yrs supervisory experience and 7+ years of relevant experience

Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write precisely and clearly. Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles. Prior experience in a supervisory role and working with cross functional teams.

Extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures regulating the administration of sponsored projects. Experience building and managing teams including hiring, training, prioritizing, organizing and scheduling work assignments. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PeopleSoft.

Not Applicable.