Deputy Director for Finance

, PA, United States

About the Opportunity The Deputy Director for Finance will report to the SEAA Chief Financial Officer and will: Oversee monthly reconciliation of system databases, general and subsidiary ledgers, lender activities, and bond accounts. Preparation of internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the annual audited financial statements. The Authority administers over 30 different programs and receives more than $500 million in funding from the General Assembly annually. The Authority oversees over $4.5 billion of assets. Perform financial analysis and make recommendations regarding SEAA financial activities, including analyzing and forecasting revenues, expenditures and financial obligations for cash management as well as annual and long-term budget planning.Understand and monitor financial and accounting policies and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements; federal and State statutory and regulatory accounting and financial reporting requirements; and UNC System Office requirements.Make recommendations to the Director regarding their applicability to SEAA programs and accounts. Advise SEAA Program Managers and College Foundation, Inc. (CFI) business partner managers on financial and budget management. Represent the Authority as needed in interactions with SEAA and University management and staff, lender business partners, representatives of State and federal agencies, auditors, bond trustees and advisors. Collaborates with colleagues at SEAA, UNC System Office and other business partners.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), an agency of the State of North Carolina, is authorized by the General Assembly to plan, finance and administer student financial assistance programs of a statewide or inter-institutional nature. It serves students attending public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities in North Carolina, as well as families of students attending nonpublic K-12 schools.

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.

Human Resources Contact Information

Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: [email protected].

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