This position provides counsel to the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs on division matters and provides counsel and advice to all divisions of the university on financial matters. Position has direct responsibility for all financial matters for the university including the development and maintenance of sound financial plans that ensure the financial integrity of the university. Position provides leadership for the accounting, student accounts, cashiering, payroll, collections, financial reporting, budget development and maintenance, and purchasing.
Four-year degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline. Five years of progressive fiscal responsibility in higher education is required, along with demonstrated skills and proficiency in supervision. Demonstrated dynamic and innovative leadership, interpersonal and superior communication skills, with evidence of building collegial relationships and effective work groups across divisional boundaries as a collaborator. Must have familiarity with office productivity software and the ability to prioritize, manage and successfully complete multiple tasks. Thorough knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and systems design and knowledge of governmental accounting and business operations. Ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations to accounting situations.
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for up to three (3) paid waivers from the state and then UNCW provides an additional two waivers in the summer for classes taken only at UNCW including the applicat...ion fee and book rental. In addition as a full time employee, UNCW offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service