Primary Purpose Of Position
The Senior Associate Vice Chancellor/Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Finance Operations serves as a senior executive leader responsible for overseeing the University’s daily business and financial operations to ensure fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. The position provides strategic financial guidance to executive leadership, directs modernization of financial systems and enterprise resource planning platforms, strengthens internal controls and risk management practices, and ensures adherence to UNC System, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Deputy CFO supervises financial, technical, and operational teams; oversees procurement, travel, auxiliary enterprises, outsourced self-supporting operations, and conference/event services; and leads revenue-generating initiatives that support institutional growth. This role ensures strong financial governance, safeguards University assets, implements auditor recommendations, and aligns fiscal operations with the University’s strategic priorities.