Head of Finance (Remote)

Working Title

Director of Finance

Position Number

000456

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director for Administration, the Director of Finance serves as the department’s senior liaison to the division regarding student affairs business operations. The Director of Finance is a member of the Office of the ViceChancellor for Student Affairs team and supports the Executive Director for Administration in coordinating the administrative operations for the Division of Student Affairs, which includes approximately 500 professional and student employees who steward fiscal resources of $90 million and about 1,000,000 square feet of facilities to support student success. The Director will serve as deputy to the Executive Director for Administration and will step in for the division in their absence.

Primary Function of the Organizational Unit

The Director of Finance is a critical position within the Division of Student Affairs, responsible for the comprehensive management of all financial activities that directly support the division’s mission and strategic objectives. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial transactions, budget planning, and fiscal reporting, providing essential oversight that safeguards the division’s resources and promotes operational efficiency. By maintaining rigorous compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements, the Director mitigates financial risk and supports informed decision-making at all levels. The position’s expertise in financial analysis and process improvement is vital for sustaining high‑quality services and programs that enrich student life and advance institutional goals.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related business area or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum of five years of demonstrated success leading and organizing complex and confidential budget actions in a higher‑education administrative setting.

Strong proficiency in university budgeting processes, policies, and technological solutions.

Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment.

Strong knowledge of higher‑education administrative operations.

Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Seven years of experience leading and organizing complex and confidential budget actions in a higher‑education administrative setting.

Intermediate proficiency with Banner 9, Aggie Mart (Jaggaer), and Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River).

Strong capabilities and experience in managing cross‑functional projects.

Understanding of a midsize, doctoral, land‑grant, research university.

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, develop, and manage professional staff.

Prior experience processing and managing internal and external financial resources (e.g., state, non‑state, gifts, federal grants, etc.).

Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site).

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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