The next Vice President for Administration and Finance will be an experienced fiscal leader who will work closely with the President, the Provost and other members of the President’s cabinet to provide strategic stewardship of the university’s fiscal, human and physical resources in support of the university’s mission and vision.
As the University’s chief accounting officer, the Controller is responsible for financial reporting, financial policies and procedures, establishing and monitoring internal controls, implementing and monitoring tax and regulatory changes, and developing and implementing best business practices.
The VPFAS provides leadership, vision and proactive financial planning in the development of initiatives that will optimize resources in support of the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
Develop the budget, approximately $10 billion, for the University of North Carolina System and ensure that appropriate funding is allocated in a manner which advances the strategic priorities of the Board of Governors and the University’s Strategic Plan.
The successful candidate will have many opportunities to further support and guide the mission of the College and lead key financial initiatives such as creating and implementing a business model for a sustained future, diversifying revenue streams, and applying best financial practices.
The new VPFA must be able to maintain Carroll’s current financial health and a program of fiscal sustainability, while bringing a fresh business approach to the implementation of Carroll’s new strategic plan.
The Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) serves as the chief business and financial officer and directs and coordinates financial and administrative operations.
Conducts internal audits in accordance with internal auditing policies, procedures, and accepted auditing standards.
The VPAF will guide the University as it rebounds from the challenges presented by previous years’ decreases in state funding, and advance Governors State’s continuing growth and development during a key period of opportunity for its students and the institution.
The VPFA will provide strategic financial leadership, and strengthen budget processes that prioritize academic planning, and optimize structures and processes to maximize effectiveness and impact.
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