"Business Officer II"

Business Officer II

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Business Officer serves as a key member of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs Finance Team, supporting division-wide fiscal health through expert procurement oversight, budget planning, financial management, and compliance. In this role, you will guide unit leaders across the division, manage high-volume financial activity, and ensure accurate, policy-aligned operations across multiple fund types and enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities for this role fall into 5 functional areas outlined below.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance:

• Serve as a subject matter expert while supporting teammates across fiscal functions.
• Ensure accurate, compliant financial activity across state, receipt, auxiliary, trust, grant, foundation, and agency funds.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports and conduct audits to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in enterprise systems and financial applications.

Budget Planning & Financial Oversight

• Provide budget planning, monitoring, and advice for units with ~$15M in annual activity across multiple fund types.
• Meet regularly with Directors and staff to review financial status and spending.
• Lead annual auxiliary budget planning for assigned units.

Procurement & Asset Management:

• Oversee division procurement, including small and large purchases, p-card activity, contract review, and marketplace transactions.
• Manage a high-volume p-card program (400+ cards, 14,000 transactions, $5M+ annually).
• Administer capital asset reporting, mobile device programs, vehicle insurance, and gift card tracking.

Training, Mentoring & Team Support:

• Lead procurement training for new business support staff.
• Provide division-level mentoring to support onboarding and consistent financial operations.

Division & Team Collaboration:

• Partner with units across the division to strengthen financial stewardship and improve processes.
• Apply current university, state, and federal fiscal guidelines across all assigned responsibilities.

If you are a detail-driven, service-minded finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys helping teams operate with confidence and clarity, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Require post-baccalaureate credentials plus 1-2 years experience; a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Broad business management knowledge in a large university environment, including academic and auxiliary operations, fund accounting, student fee management, grants, development/foundation funding, HR/payroll, budget analysis, and enterprise financial systems.
• Analytical ability to evaluate complex or precedent-free issues and recommend sound, defensible solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for financial analysis and reporting.
• Expert-level knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials or comparable enterprise financial management software.
• Demonstrated capabilities in financial planning, analysis, and management across diverse funding sources.

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A

Required License or Certification:
N/A

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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