Accounting Manager

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition Assistance

Childcare benefits

Job summary

NC State University's College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Accounting Manager to provide strategic leadership of financial and business operations, ensuring resources support its teaching, research, and clinical missions.

You will partner with college leadership, faculty, and central university offices to strengthen processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement to enable informed decisions and long-term organizational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field with 12 accounting hours and 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience managing financial operations, budgeting, and business functions within a complex organization.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Experience developing or improving financial processes, internal controls, or operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end activities.
• Monitor funding sources and provide analysis to support informed decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls.
• Oversee procurement, accounts payable/receivable, travel, PCard administration, and related services.
• Partner with departments to support budget planning and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Internal controls

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Presentations

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager provides strategic leadership for the financial and business operations of the College of Veterinary Medicine, ensuring resources are managed effectively in support of the college's academic, research, and clinical missions. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Finance & Business, this position oversees financial management, business operations, compliance, and internal controls while promoting operational excellence and sound fiscal stewardship across the college.

In this role, you will partner with college leadership, faculty, department administrators, and central university offices to provide financial guidance, strengthen business processes, and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations. Through collaborative leadership and continuous process improvement, you will help the college make informed financial decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term organizational success.

Financial Leadership & Stewardship

• Lead the college's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and fiscal year-end activities.
• Monitor financial performance across multiple funding sources and provide analysis to support informed decision‑making.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of university resources through accurate financial oversight and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Review and approve financial transactions to ensure accuracy, accountability, and sound fiscal management.

Business Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee daily business operations, including procurement, accounts payable and receivable, travel, PCard administration, and related financial services.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial records and reporting.
• Partner with departments to support budget planning and operational effectiveness.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop the business office team while fostering a collaborative, customer‑focused culture.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to college leadership, faculty, and departmental administrators by translating complex financial information into actionable guidance.
• Build strong partnerships with university offices and stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and achieve organizational goals.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service across the college's business functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition Assistance
• Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework and three years of professional accounting experience, at least one of which is supervisory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Experience managing financial operations, budgeting, and business functions within a complex organization.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, compliance requirements, and the administration of multiple funding sources, including state, federal, grant, and trust funds.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), conditional formatting, data validation, and troubleshooting complex spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and present recommendations that support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Proven success developing or improving financial and administrative processes, internal controls, or operational efficiencies.
• Leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing professional staff while fostering accountability and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing financial and business operations within higher education, academic health, or a similarly complex public‑sector environment.
• Proficiency using enterprise financial systems, such as PeopleSoft, and financial reporting tools to manage budgets, reporting, and financial transactions.
• Experience supporting financial management for sponsored projects, research administration, or other restricted funding environments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives that improve business processes, operational efficiency, or financial reporting.

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC 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.