Assistant Director, Financial Operations & Compliance

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks a dedicated Assistant Director and Financial Operations Supervisor in Raleigh, NC to lead a centralized financial operations team handling AP, AR, Travel, and procurement card activities. You will ensure compliance, internal controls, and accurate reporting across multiple funds and sponsors.

You will report to the Director of CALS Business Services, directing workflow, monitoring high‑risk transactions, and supporting strategic initiatives to strengthen financial

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, performance management, coaching, and professional development for financial operations staff.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor workload across functional areas to support timely processing, balanced team capacity, and compliance.
• Oversee staff onboarding and training, ensuring understanding of accounting principles, financial systems, and funding‑specific requirements.
• Promote consistency in financial processing, internal controls, and service delivery while addressing recurring operational issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Review, approve, and oversee high‑risk and complex financial transactions to ensure accurate accounting treatment, appropriate documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee financial activity across federal, state, and receipt‑supported funds, including Ledger 4 project structures and applicable funding requirements.
• Monitor reconciliations, financial data integrity, and internal controls while ensuring timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.
• Resolve complex financial and compliance issues requiring interpretation of accounting principles, regulatory guidance, and system functionality.

Skills

Supervision

Performance management

Coaching

Training

Workload management

Internal controls

Compliance

Financial reporting

Tools

Ledger 4

Job description

NC State University seeks a dedicated Assistant Director and Financial Operations Supervisor in Raleigh, NC to lead a centralized financial operations team handling AP, AR, Travel, and procurement card activities. You will ensure compliance, internal controls, and accurate reporting across multiple funds and sponsors.

You will report to the Director of CALS Business Services, directing workflow, monitoring high‑risk transactions, and supporting strategic initiatives to strengthen financial