Duke University · 1 month ago
Associate Director, Academic Management Center
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$74K/yr - $139K/yr
6+ years expDuke University, one of America’s leading research universities, is seeking an Associate Director for its Academic Management Center. This role involves providing strategic financial leadership and operational oversight, partnering with academic and administrative leaders to ensure compliance and optimize resources.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex financial analysis and guide unit leadership through annual budgets, multi-year projections, and capital planning
Monitor performance against plans and provide proactive recommendations to address variances
Collaborate with senior academic and administrative officers to prepare and present budget materials for leadership meetings
Train unit staff on compliance with Duke and Provost financial policies and ensure adherence to accounting standards
Oversee all financial transactions for assigned units, ensuring compliance with university guidelines, donor intent, and sound stewardship of funds
Manage endowments, gifts, grants, and operating funds, and ensure timely transfers and reconciliations
Support annual close processes, review entries, and finalize year-end documentation
Identify areas of financial risk and implement monitoring processes and fiscal controls to strengthen compliance frameworks
Develop and maintain robust reporting tools using SAP BW Analysis and other platforms to deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Create standardized templates for variance explanations and key performance metrics
Meet regularly with unit leadership to review financial performance, provide insights, and recommend strategies for resource optimization
Prepare financial models for new programs, grants, international initiatives, and academic support services
Provide tailored financial consultation for program evaluations and operational improvements
Review and advise on contracts for domestic and international programs, ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards
Recommend enhancements to administrative processes such as procurement, payment workflows, and internal controls
Serve as a trusted advisor for units on complex financial structures and reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of six years of experience in financial management, including financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and modeling
Strong analytical and modeling skills; ability to manage complex budgets and commitments
Expertise in international financial operations and higher education finance
Proficiency in Microsoft tools and integrated systems such as Advanced Excel and SAP
Ability to interpret large volumes of data and present concise insights to senior leadership
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and balance high-volume workloads while meeting deadlines
Preferred
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Familiarity with Duke systems and policies preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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