Chief Financial Officer

Fayetteville State University, in collaboration with the UNC System, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

The Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer shall oversee the following major areas : fiscal and financial analysis, management and oversight of the university budget, facilities and capital planning, and risk and financial oversight to ensure strong financial health for the institution.

The Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance is a member of FSU's senior leadership team and works directly with the Chancellor of the University and the senior leadership team.

The position serves as the chief financial officer of the university. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for ensuring the fiscal and administrative integrity of the university and overseeing all university financial and accounting practices.

The position also requires extensive knowledge and experience of accounting, budgeting, business operations, investments, capital projects, financial planning and reporting, as well as the ability to interpret documents and legislation that fiscally impact the university.

Also, the Vice Chancellor must understand technology and its applications related to financial management systems.

A detailed leadership profile for this position is available at : .

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and CV / resume via email to [email protected]. Confidential review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Division of Business and Finance which include Budget, Finance, Contracts and Grants, Purchasing, Facilities Management, Auxiliary and Business Services, Controller’s Office, and Business Systems and Analytics.
• Collaborates with a myriad of cross campus committees / groups to achieve the goals in support of the overall mission of the University.
• Develops goals and evaluates the performance of direct reports.
• Ensures that business plans, crisis management plans, fiscal internal controls, budget policies, and procedures for reporting areas are current.
• Participates as a key member of the senior leadership team with the responsibility for achieving goals in support of the university.
• Develops and implements long term financial and capital planning and forecasting models.
• Provides oversight to ensure construction of state-of-the art facilities, and procurement of equipment for the University.
• Coordinates and manages the budget for the University. Ensures that the financial data necessary for administrative planning and decision-making is available as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial leadership experience
• CPA or Master's required
• Demonstrated expertise in effective communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Progressive supervisory experience and direct management experience of a team of financial professionals
• Demonstrated record of improving the management and effectiveness of operations, business processes, and customer service
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of the State of North Carolina laws and regulations governing higher education and UNC System policies, procedures, and operating guidelines
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