Director of Treasury & Tax

Position Overview

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Financial Reporting, part of the Comptroller’s Unit (CU), is an accounting organization responsible for performing detailed analyses and compiling financial statements for internal and external reporting purposes. This department conducts the University’s accounting functions and activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, specifically those set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Additionally, it adheres to University policies and guidelines, as well as sound business practices.

• Manage internal and external reporting and payment deadlines related to interest and financing costs.
• Ensure compliance with required debt service payments.
• Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions, including credit facilities and banking agreements.
• Manage short-term investments, evaluate investment opportunities, and ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, such as interest rate risk, currency fluctuations, and counter party risk.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, deadlines, and internal controls.
• Prepare reports and schedules that document the University’s debt activity.
• Fulfill monthly and annual financial analytical reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain Treasury/Tax reports for compliance reporting.
• Create debt projection models and budgets for the University.
• Oversee daily cash flow, manage liquidity, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee the Cash Management Office.
• Monitor financial and non-financial debt covenant requirements regularly.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable operation to ensure timely payment processing while also managing the timing of cash outflows.
• Establish cash receipts policies and procedures for business units within the University.
• Prepare schedules, notes, and descriptive analyses for the annual financial statements.
• Engage in special projects such as university bond issues, interest rate swaps, and debt-related derivative transactions.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in using Microsoft products.
• Experience with Ellucian/Banner is preferred.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

• Experience in debt management.
• Experience with cash management.
• Experience with Tax reporting.
• Familiarity with external financial and compliance reporting processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, audit in a public accounting environment, or related experience.

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2

• NGB
  23A or NGB
  22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University…