Accounting Branch Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Accounting Branch Manager

Salary
$61,545.00 – $107,703.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-04807 CONT 60037474
Department
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division

SEC OFFICE – CONTROLLER

Opening Date
04/28/2025
Closing Date
5/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Accounting Manager I
Position Number
60037474
Salary Grade
NC18
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
•This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC •This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounting Manager to serve as the Accounting Branch Manager for the Accounts Payable, Contracts Payable, and Payroll units within the Office of the Controller. This position oversees daily operations related to accounting functions for an agency with over 17,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $27 billion. The selected candidate will play a critical leadership role in supervising teams, streamlining processes, maintaining compliance, and guiding financial reporting for large-scale, statewide functions.
The Accounting Branch Manager serves as the department’s subject matter expert on the procure-to-pay lifecycle within the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). The position leads activities tied to invoice processing, fixed assets, 1099s, payroll, accruals, and other accounting functions—ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy across a highly complex and fast-paced environment. This role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across divisions, vendors, and oversight entities.

Key Duties Include:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Contracts Payable, and Payroll across DHHS divisions.
Serve as the department expert on NCFS (North Carolina Financial System) procure-to-pay processes.
Manage direct and indirect invoice payments, p-card reconciliations, aid contracts, fixed assets, payroll, 1099s, and escheat reports.
Supervise a team of 28 staff including Accounts Payable Accountants, Contracts Accountants, and Payroll Accountants.
Coordinate cross-training, performance planning (NCVIP), hiring, and conflict resolution for unit staff.
Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and advise on compliance issues and internal controls.
Assist with the compilation and review of accrual entries and reports for the ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report).
Serve as liaison to the Office of the State Controller (OSC), Department of the State Treasurer (DST), State Auditor, and internal executives.
Respond to audit findings and implement corrective actions that ensure long-term compliance.
Collaborate with the Director of Accounting and Reporting to develop and update financial policies and procedures.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
About DHHS Office of the

Controller:

The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
For more information about

DHHS:

ncdhhs.gov/
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data, accounting records, or reports.
Demonstrated experience using enterprise financial systems or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as NCFS (North Carolina Financial System), SAP, Quickbooks, or Oracle.
Proven experience working in an accounts payable, payroll, or contracts payable environment.
Management Preferences
Experience in governmental accounting or financial reporting in a public sector setting.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework and five years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports of which at least one is supervisory
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisitiondhhs.nc.gov.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdhhs.gov/
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