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Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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Position Number: 5556716
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

About the Opportunity

Fayetteville State University, in collaboration with the UNC System, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer shall oversee the following major areas: fiscal and financial analysis, management and oversight of the university budget, facilities and capital planning, and risk and financial oversight to ensure strong financial health for the institution.

The Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance is a member of FSU's senior leadership team and works directly with the Chancellor of the University and the senior leadership team. The position serves as the chief financial officer of the university. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for ensuring the fiscal and administrative integrity of the university and overseeing all university financial and accounting practices. The position also requires extensive knowledge and experience of accounting, budgeting, business operations, investments, capital projects, financial planning and reporting, as well as the ability to interpret documents and legislation that fiscally impact the university. Also, the Vice Chancellor must understand technology and its applications related to financial management systems.

A detailed leadership profile for this position is available at: https://bit.ly/fayettevillestCFO.

About the University

Founded in 1867, FSU is a public, comprehensive Historically Black University, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. FSU is the second oldest public university in North Carolina and is the regional university of choice for students from diverse backgrounds, including military affiliated students, adult learners, and traditional aged students.

FSU is a campus of 156 acres serving nearly 7,000 students. The University offers robust and innovative degree programs and advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research, and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career, and personal aspirations of its students and serves the region through key community partnerships and by developing graduates who can have a positive impact through their profession.

FSU has many nationally ranked academic programs, including the School of Nursing and online MBA. In addition to exceptional pre-professional programs, FSU has a proud tradition in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. For more information about the university, please visit: https://www.uncfsu.edu/.

Since 1972, Fayetteville State University has been one of 17 institutions within the broader University of North Carolina System. This multi-campus university system is dedicated to serving the state of North Carolina and its people through world-class teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach and service. More than 239,000 students are enrolled in the UNC System's 16 universities across the state and the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics.

About the Team

The Division of Business and Finance at Fayetteville State University is dedicated to providing the community with timely and accurate financial information and accounting services to support students, faculty, and staff.
As the administrative unit responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of all financial operations, we consist of the following units: budget, business services, contracts and grants, controller, facilities management, materials management, systems and procedures, title III, and other related administration services.

About Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University is the heart of a rich cultural life in the greater community and produces many of the region's nurses, educators, artists, and business leaders. The thriving city of Fayetteville is located in the Sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina and is the seat of Cumberland County. The city is only 65 miles south of the state capital of Raleigh, and major highways provide easy access to North Carolina's coast to the east and mountains to the west. The downtown area has been revitalized, complete with retail shops, dining establishments, historic sites, museums, local breweries, and even a new Class-A baseball stadium. Fayetteville is home to Fort Liberty, the largest military installation in the world, located within 12 miles of FSU. For more information about Fayetteville, please visit: https://www.visitfayettevillenc.com/.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Division of Business and Finance which include Budget, Finance, Contracts and Grants, Purchasing, Facilities Management, Auxiliary and Business Services, Controller's Office, and Business Systems and Analytics.
Collaborates with a myriad of cross campus committees/groups to achieve the goals in support of the overall mission of the University.
Develops goals and evaluates the performance of direct reports.
Ensures that business plans, crisis management plans, fiscal internal controls, budget policies, and procedures for reporting areas are current.
Participates as a key member of the senior leadership team with the responsibility for achieving goals in support of the university.
Develops and implements long term financial and capital planning and forecasting models.
Provides oversight to ensure construction of state-of-the art facilities, and procurement of equipment for the University.
Coordinates and manages the budget for the University. Ensures that the financial data necessary for administrative planning and decision-making is available as needed.

Education and Experience

A master's or CPA with a minimum of 7 years' experience in leadership positions with increasing responsibility for and success in finance and strategic resource management is required. A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, economics, accounting, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is also required.

The successful candidate must have expertise and a record of effective strategic and operational leadership in all or most of the areas of responsibility and demonstrate success in strategic planning, oversight of major capital projects, capital financing, and budget and management systems, preferably in higher education or a government entity. The candidate must have strong leadership skills and a proven record of fiduciary responsibility, leadership and administration.

Other desired qualifications include:

Demonstrated expertise in effective communications with internal and external stakeholders
Progressive supervisory experience and direct management experience of a team of financial professionals
Demonstrated record of improving the management and effectiveness of operations, business processes, and customer service
Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of the State of North Carolina laws and regulations governing higher education and UNC System policies, procedures, and operating guidelines

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and CV/resume via email to executivesearch@northcarolina.edu. Confidential review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Contact Information

Fayetteville State University has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Lynn Duffy, senior associate vice president for leadership and talent acquisition, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu, or Scott Murray, director of executive search and leadership programs, at sfmurray@northcarolina.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.