Director Of Financial Services

Director of Financial Services

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

The Comptroller's Unit (CU) is an accounting organization that performs detailed analysis and compiles the financial statements for internal and external reporting purposes. Specifically, this department performs accounting functions and activities of the University in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, specifically, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Additionally, there is adherence to University policies and guidelines as well as sound business practices.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, the Director of Financial Services is responsible for leading the front-facing customer service arm of the Business and Finance Division, enhancing customer support, improving data integrity for informed decision-making, assisting with financial policy compliance, and ensuring the timely and accurate execution of financial procedures developed by the Finance Core Teams (Purchasing, Budgeting, General Accounting, and Accounts Payable).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Higher education experience strongly preferred
• Strong customer service skills and experience
• Supervisory experience
• Leadership experience
• Creative thinker
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience developing and delivering training programs preferred
• Experience with a sophisticated Financial ERP system (Ellucian Banner preferred)
• Experience with Travel and Expense Systems (Chrome River preferred)
• Experience with Budget and Planning Systems (Anaplan preferred)
• Experience with eProcurement Solutions (Jaggaer preferred)

Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other degree with some accounting coursework, and 5-7 years of progressive and broad financial processing experience.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer: North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Function: Supervision/Leadership

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function:

• Coordinate the work of a high-performing team of imbedded Business Managers disbursed throughout campus as well as the Financial Administration Systems Team, including the Business Systems Analyst and a newly created Student AR Functional Technologist position.
• Collaborate with Finance Core leaders on business process improvements with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and end-user experience.
• Produce and maintain training materials in a variety of media, including print and digital.
• Develop and maintain an organizational structure that ensures roles/responsibilities match business needs and ensures business continuity throughout the campus.
• Develop and maintain an employee onboarding process for new users.

Function: Financial Program Monitoring and Management

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function:

• Work with the Controller's Office on Chart of Account maintenance, such as Org Managers and Fund Managers, for seamless workflow processing.
• Identify reports and tools to assist Division, Subdivision and Unit Directors with overseeing and managing their budget(s).
• Identify and assist with the implementation of new tools and systems to gain additional efficiencies and effectiveness.

Function: Administrative

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function:

• Enter, review, and/or approve requisitions, expense reports and journal entries as needed.
• Ensure timely execution of financial transactions to avoid purchasing and payment delays.
• Identify and utilize reports needed to ensure maximum operating efficiency and effectiveness.

Posting Detail Information:

Posting Number: EPA03417P

Open Date: 10/14/2025

Date desired for closing or initial review:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available:

Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, please apply by November 28, 2025.

Applicant Documents:

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents:

• NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

North Carolina Central University 1801 Fayetteville St. Durham, NC, 27707 Mainline: 919-530-6100