Finance Officer

Finance Officer

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Finance Officer position at the College Business Services of Poole College of Management. Annual salary range $70,000 - $80,000. Work schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some additional night and weekend hours as necessary).

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina.

• Lead the development, forecasting, and management of operating and capital budgets for all college units.
• Conduct complex financial analysis using data from timekeeping, expenditures, revenue streams, and other sources to support strategic planning.
• Create and maintain financial dashboards and visual reports using tools such as Excel, Power
  
  BI, and Smartsheet.
• Oversee college-wide financial reporting and advise leadership on financial opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
• Facilitate quarterly and annual financial review sessions with department and unit leaders to assess and strengthen financial performance.
• Support college leadership in resource allocation and long‑term financial planning.
• Partner with the Operations Officer to ensure consistent financial practices, risk mitigation, and alignment across all units.
• Oversee administrative processes including procurement, contracting, travel approvals, and permitting to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and university financial policies and guidelines.
• Monitor internal controls and lead continuous improvement initiatives for financial and operational workflows.
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and financial system data integrity.
• Supervise and support financial staff, promoting accuracy, accountability, and high performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and facilitate professional development opportunities.
• Manage onboarding for new business and financial personnel, including the development of training materials and procedural guidance.
• Establish and maintain clear functional responsibilities and workload distribution within the finance and budget team.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budget justifications, and operational briefings for college leadership and university‑level partners.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between Poole College and central offices such as Finance, HR, and Contracts.
• Respond to complex financial and administrative inquiries with clarity and a strong customer‑service orientation.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the college to support informed decision‑making and effective problem‑solving.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive financial and accounting expertise, including federal and state regulations, GASB standards, fund accounting, auditing requirements, and experience in large, complex organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, Smartsheet, and financial systems such as People Soft (or similar), with the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously.
• Highly organized and able to work independently in high‑volume, deadline‑driven environments while reviewing, auditing, and processing accounting entries accurately.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, prioritization, and multitasking abilities, with a proven capacity to work well under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with varied business and program personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledgeable of university administration.
• Extensive knowledge with coding expenses and properly using the chart of accounts.
• Ability to interpret and apply…