Assistant Controller, Payables & Travel — Hybrid Role

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Assistant Controller for Payables and Travel to lead a 15-member team, oversee vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and travel services. Reporting to the University Controller, you will drive policy compliance and audit readiness while partnering with campus leadership.

The role requires advanced accounting education and substantial experience in university-level financial operations, with a focus on internal controls, financial reporting, and process

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 12 accounting credit hours and 5+ years experience or Bachelor’s with 7–10 years experience
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, travel, and disbursement operations in a complex org.
• ERP experience in higher education (PeopleSoft or equivalent) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Payables and Travel team (15 staff) and set service priorities.
• Oversee payment methods (checks, ACH, cards, wires) and cycle frequencies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements; interact with auditors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Auditing liaison

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business with accounting coursework

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business with accounting coursework

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

NC State University seeks an Assistant Controller for Payables and Travel to lead a 15-member team, oversee vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and travel services. Reporting to the University Controller, you will drive policy compliance and audit readiness while partnering with campus leadership.

The role requires advanced accounting education and substantial experience in university-level financial operations, with a focus on internal controls, financial reporting, and process