Deputy Director for Finance

About the Team

The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA) is the State agency that promotes access to higher education by administering financial aid and savings programs, informing students and families about paying for college, teaching educators about financial aid administration, and advocating for resources to support students.

The Financial Services Division administers all agency fiscal management, reporting and audit functions, school and lender program reviews, and mail and scan processes.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

A minimum of a bachelor's degree with specific coursework in cost, financial and managerial accounting, business administration, statistics, finance, and computer information systems with at least 5 years of administrative or fiscal management experience in a higher education or governmental setting.

Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Required Competencies

Professional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including fund accounting as applied in higher education and / or governmental settings, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, transaction management, and financial reporting and auditing.

Familiarity with financial management information systems, including the ability to oversee operation of a multiple database agency accounting system.

Knowledge of risk management, including segregation of duties and related internal control concepts and practices, as well as data security principles and methods.

Experience in business process improvements to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, security, and excellent customer service.

Ability to demonstrate sound judgement, strong planning and analytic skills, and commitment to quality and innovation. Demonstrated leadership and management ability in supervising and developing staff.

Excellent interpersonal communication and team building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word and advanced knowledge of Excel and Access with the ability to query databases using Crystal Reports and develop complex spreadsheets is required.

Ability to develop intermediate skills in using PeopleSoft and multiple proprietary database systems used for account management, accounting, and financial reporting.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred. Management-level work experience in banking, finance or student loan administration preferred.

Experience with PeopleSoft preferred.

• Classification : Finance / Budget Manager III
• Appointment Type : Permanent
• Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time
• Employment Type : EHRA
• EHRA Category : Instructional, Research and Information Technology
• Recruitment Salary Range :
• Location : Raleigh, NC USA
• Position Number : 20064828

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.