Hybrid Executive Director, Financial Shared Services

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Procurement for the Academic Shared Services Center. The leader will guide finance, procurement, and process improvements across academic units, building a high-performing organization with strong financial stewardship and clear accountability.

The role requires strategic leadership, change management, and collaboration with deans, school leaders, and central offices to optimize resources and ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive management-level experience in a related field.
• Technologically savvy, customer focused, collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for finance and procurement services across participating schools and units.
• Build and lead a high-performing organization delivering accurate, timely financial services and strong stewardship.
• Establish priorities, staffing models, performance expectations, and accountability for service delivery.
• Lead processes to streamline operations, strengthen controls, and leverage technology for visibility.
• Partner with deans and business officers to inform resource allocation and align with academic priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial stewardship

Change management

Stakeholder collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in business administration/finance

10 years progressive management-level experience

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking an Executive Director of Finance and Procurement for the Academic Shared Services Center. The leader will guide finance, procurement, and process improvements across academic units, building a high-performing organization with strong financial stewardship and clear accountability.

The role requires strategic leadership, change management, and collaboration with deans, school leaders, and central offices to optimize resources and ensure service excellence.