Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Finance

Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Finance
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Application Deadline
09/30/2024

Proposed Start Date
12/01/2024

Position Description:  
The Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Finance serves as a key strategic advisor to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations (F&O) and provides institutional oversight of the University’s financial, treasury, and accounting operations. The AVC works in close collaboration with campus senior leaders, UNC Health Care Administration, the UNC System Office, the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (OEVC&P), and the greater campus community to improve the strategic management of the University’s financial resources. The position works closely with Information Technology Services (ITS) and other functional divisions to optimize the PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and improve management reporting. This position develops and implements policies and procedures to enhance financial management across campus. 

Principal Functions include: (1) Accounting, Controller and Associated Entities Oversight: Oversees the University’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations through a team of subordinate financial managers that report to the University Controller, including Payroll Services, Accounting Services, and Financial Reporting functions. This includes assuring the integrity of University financial systems and business controls, delivering high quality customer service for internal campus clients, and serving as liaison to financial leaders from external entities including the Office of the State Controller, the State Auditor, and UNC System Office. This position also supervises the Executive Director of Associated Entities (AE), which oversees the accounting, financial, and compliance requirements for more than 35 AEs of the University; (2) Financial, Tax, and Treasury Oversight: Oversees the University’s Treasury, Procurement and Materials Management, Accounts Payable, Cashier’s Office, Internal Controls, and Tax Policy functions. This position provides leadership in fiscal matters to ensure adherence with evolving State, Federal, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines; (3) Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Oversight: Supervises the University’s Procurement and Materials Management functions, Travel, and Accounts Payable; and (4) Continuous Improvement and Change Management, which includes serving as an internal subject matter expert, champion, and sponsor of business process improvement and policy change initiatives, including those involving the ConnectCarolina Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) HR/Finance/Payroll system.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  
Directly relevant higher education administrative leadership experience in an organization of similar scope and complexity as UNC-Chapel Hill is required, as is prior supervisory responsibility for a team of senior-level managers.

Education Requirements:  
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Qualifications and Experience:  
The successful candidate must possess outstanding administrative leadership capacity and demonstrated skill in team building, collaboration, communication, customer service, and project management. Advanced knowledge of financial management best practices and the proven ability to implement these practices in practical applications with successful business outcomes is essential.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/285578

Department Contact Name and Title:  Rachel Traver, Human Resources Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  rach26@ad.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  08/02/2024

Posting Close Date:  08/31/2024

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.