Executive Director, Academic Shared Services & Finance

UNC Finance and Operations; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Procurement within the Academic Shared Services Center. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for finance and procurement services across academic units, ensuring accurate, timely financial operations and strong financial stewardship.

The Executive Director partners with deans and school leaders, establishes priorities, and leads organizational change to improve efficiency, controls, and stakeholder experience.

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership experience in higher education or large complex organizations.
• Strong strategic planning and change-management skills.
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for finance and procurement services.
• Lead a high-performing organization delivering accurate, timely financial services.
• Ensure internal controls, compliance, risk management, and audit readiness.
• Partner with deans and academic leaders to align resources with priorities.
• Drive process improvements through automation and technology.

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Procurement within the Academic Shared Services Center. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for finance and procurement services across academic units, ensuring accurate, timely financial operations and strong financial stewardship.

The Executive Director partners with deans and school leaders, establishes priorities, and leads organizational change to improve efficiency, controls, and stakeholder experience.