The University Controller's Office is a department under the Division of Finance. The office has business units covering the following areas: Cash Management, Banking, and merchant services; General Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Taxation; Accounts Payable; Business Systems; Payroll and Debt Management.

The University Controller's Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a collaborative partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University's financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service. Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.

The University Controller's Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of a $2.3 billion enterprise, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 110,000 vendor payments annually, and management of a $480 million external debt portfolio.

Assess, develop, and implement Payables and Travel based business processes. Responsible for the technical and analytical work in designing, developing, and supporting Payables applications including vouchers, travel, payments, adjustments, advances, and allowances.

Participate in the development of financial and logistical solutions using programming expertise to address day-to-day challenges that could include system issues, maintenance, enhancement, development, and replacement of legacy applications. Sound technical solutions link with functional business experience to support system enhancements and improvements.

The leadership responsibilities include strategic goal setting, supervision and professional development of staff, and training for the Payables staff and university community.

This position serves as backup to the Assistant Controller - Accounts Payable and Travel.

Primary Responsibilities/Description:

Coordinate and develop Payables and Travel Training Programs and Outreach to the university community. (10%)

Develop, test, and implement system enhancements for Financials, as well as other IT-related systems and the University Controller's website. (20%)*

Coordinate, design, and complete special Payable and Travel projects related to review, revision, and enhancement of various business processes utilizing new and existing technical tools. (30%)

Review, develop, and document business system processes, enhancements, and upgrades. (10%)

Supervise six permanent employees in the Payables and Travel Unit. (30%)

Work schedule and location: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (This position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work).

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Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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