Director of Financial Reporting

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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring a Director of Financial Reporting. The Director leads the university's general accounting, financial reporting, and capital accounting operations, ensures compliance with accounting standards, manages financial close and audit processes, safeguards financial data, and serves as a liaison to auditors and state agencies while acting as backup to the University Controller.

Highlights

Provide leadership and oversight of general accounting, financial reporting, and capital accounting functions.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
Coordinate year-end close and prepare audit documentation.
Manage investment and endowment reporting ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, UNC System, and State requirements.
Serve as liaison to external auditors and state agencies; support University Controller operations.
Require at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience with Banner Finance, NCFS, and Jaggaer financial systems.
Strong knowledge of governmental or higher education accounting standards is essential.
Position is exempt, full-time, permanent, and primarily on-site within the Comptroller's Office under the VC for Business & Finance division.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience; benefits include health plans, retirement options, paid leave, and employee assistance programs.

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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	Reporting to the University Controller, the Director of Financial Reporting provides leadership and oversight of the University’s general accounting operations, financial reporting, and capital accounting functions. The position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the University’s general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, coordinating the year-end close, preparing audit documentation, managing investment and endowment reporting, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional accounting standards. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the University’s financial data, maintaining a comprehensive system of internal controls, and ensuring that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and UNC System and State of North Carolina requirements. The Director provides expert guidance to financial and operational units, serves as a liaison to external auditors and state agencies, and acts as back-up to the University Controller.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The Financial Reporting Department is a unit of the Comptroller’s Office and provides current, comprehensive and accurate financial information to provide accountability and transparency to University, the people of North Carolina and beyond concerning its fiduciary resources.
Minimum Requirements	Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial reporting. Demonstrated knowledge of governmental or higher education accounting standards.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Experience with state government or higher education financial reporting systems (Banner, NCFS, Jaggaer). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of GAAP, GASB, and state accounting principles. Strong technical expertise in Banner Finance, NCFS, and financial reporting systems. Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial close cycles. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate across diverse units. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Director of Financial Reporting
Position Number	000168
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Asst VC Bus & Fin/Comptroller
Organizational Location	VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit	Comptroller's Office

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA2882
Open Date	11/18/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled	Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	01/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. *Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.* Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount
Quick Link	https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/38898

Supplemental Questions

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* How many years of Accounting experience do you have in a higher education setting?
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- 1-3 years
- 4-5 years
- 5+ years
* Please indicate your years of supervisory experience in an accounting or auditing unit:
- Less than 5 years
- 5 - 6 years
- 6 - 7 years
- 7 - 8 years
- 8 or more years
* Do you have a Master's Degree?
- Yes
- No
* Please indicate where you learned of this position:
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- University of North Carolina System website
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy

Contact Division of Human Resources
Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email: hr@ncat.edu

1020 E. Wendover Ave. Suite 109 Greensboro, NC 27405

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