This is the third level in the Finance/Accounting series. Incumbents provide leadership to the Finance Division of the Business Office. Responsibilities may include: directing staff, overseeing financial information systems, coordinating & executing external independent audit, external and internal financial reporting, recommendation of accounting and internal control practices to senior leaders, etc.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

1. Develops and/or coordinates the preparation of, reviews, verifies, and/or approves journal entries, reports, vouchers, records, ledgers, and other documents and systems to ensure information accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; makes recommendations of accounting and internal control practices, including those related to budget activities, audits, and other financial information, to senior leaders 
2. Coordinates and executes external independent audits, and coordinates and monitors office operations; work may involve performing checks, providing approval, and/or resolving issues related to payroll, payments, payment plans, checks, cashier transactions, and other office operations 
3. Monitors financial information systems and both external and internal financial and/or state reporting; prepares and submits requests and reports to internal and external financial agencies; maintains strong relationship with local financial institutions; completes cash certifications for System Office in Raleigh; manages funds related to tuition, grants, and other payments; and manages, updates, and/or reconciles accounts and other financial systems/information 
4. Supervises some office staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; setting work deadlines; monitoring and ensuring adequate staffing levels; conducting performance evaluations; addressing complaints, resolving problems, or instituting changes; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies, procedures, and approved work methods; maintaining a safe and healthy work environment; and making hiring, termination, and discipline recommendations 
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.