Facilities Management Budget Director

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Facilities Operations Department reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management and is responsible for the planning, repair, renovation and maintenance of all NCCU Facilities. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and oversight of the diverse business aspects of departmental operations, specifically budget management (encompassing financial projections and fiscal planning), work order coordination, inventory and fiduciary responsibilities, and university chargebacks. Additionally, this position will contribute to the development of the departmental strategic plan. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC), this role will supervise four full-time employees (FTEs) and manage a limited number of complex faculty portfolios within the Facilities Department. The position may also be required to perform work in specialty areas or handle tasks requiring advanced skills across multiple business functions.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of standardized accounting practices and procedures, auditing principles adopted by the state, knowledge of appropriate business practices and procedures, as well as the ability to manage and improve business processes and ensure continuity.
• Familiarity with budget management and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Interscope, and Anaplan.
• Human Resources and organizational management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform fiduciary duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to gather, organize, summarize and analyze data within prescribed time frames.
• Plans and develops budgets to meet Facilities Management's needs.
• Ability to analyze business operations and/or financial statements, independently allocate resources, monitor expenditures, reconcile accounts, plan procurement, and oversee budgets and contracts.
• Ability to choose an effective course of action, develop appropriate solutions and/or reach conclusions.
• Working knowledge of state government's human resources policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate and interact with faculty, staff and students, and other affiliates, at a high level, within a University setting.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others using the appropriate media (e.g. email, presentations, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manger (CGFM), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the diverse business aspects of departmental operations, specifically budget management (encompassing financial projections and fiscal planning), work order coordination, inventory and fiduciary responsibilities, and university chargebacks.
• Contribute to the development of the departmental strategic plan.
• Supervise four full-time employees (FTEs)
• Manage a limited number of complex faculty portfolios within the Facilities Department.
• Perform work in specialty areas or handle tasks requiring advanced skills across multiple business functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees