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Duke University · 2 months ago

Financial Management Analyst III

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $139K/yr

6+ years exp

Duke University is one of America’s leading research universities, located in Durham, North Carolina. The Financial Management Analyst III will provide financial leadership for the College of Arts & Sciences, managing budgets and financial analyses to support operational priorities.

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Responsibilities

Lead financial planning and budget development

Manage and monitor faculty research commitments, start-up packages, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs); maintain commitment database, process related transactions, and provide reporting on balances

Partner with department chairs, directors, and business managers to prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and develop long- and short-term financial plans aligned with divisional priorities

Provide guidance on resource allocation, including faculty hiring, equipment and initiatives

Reconcile and analyze accounts monthly, including operating, allocated, endowment/gift, and sponsored funds

Lead month and year-end closing, financial forecasting, and variance analysis; prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership

Develop and maintain forecasting models to assess long-term sustainability of resources

Serve as subject matter expert on complex fund restrictions, donor/sponsor compliance, and internal controls

Oversee purchasing, travel, and expense management processes; approve high-level financial transactions

Supervise reconciliation, overdraft management, and ensure sponsored project compliance

Maintain and update financial standard operating procedures (SOPs); provide training to faculty, staff, students, and visiting scholars on financial systems (e.g., SAP, Concur, iForms)

Participate in special projects and ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by the Director of Finance

Provide back-up support for other Trinity Finance staff

Qualification

Financial PlanningBudget ManagementFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingCompliance KnowledgeSAPConcurIFormsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Minimum of six years of progressively responsible financial management or cost accounting experience, preferably in higher education or research-intensive environments