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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Finance Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Overview

Finance Manager role at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Posting Information Department

SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701 Career Area

Accounting/Finance/Auditing Posting Open Date

09/10/2025 Application Deadline

11/03/2025 Open Until Filled

No Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title

Finance Manager Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number

20066774 Vacancy ID

NF0009286 Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent FTE

1 Hours per week

40 Position Location

North Carolina, US Proposed Start Date

10/13/2025 Position Summary

The SOM Clinical Research Alliance is engaged in the management of the Advancing Clinical Trials Globally (ACTG) Leadership and Operations Center (LOC). The ACTG is an international, multicenter clinical trials network to advance therapeutics in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis. This operation requires coordination of a research and clinical trials infrastructure that includes the fields of virology, immunology, pharmacology, mycobacteriology, specimen banking, clinical trials design, clinical trials data management, and regulatory affairs. The Finance Manager will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for the ACTG LOC. This includes comprehensive financial planning and budgeting across operating components and fund sources, preparation and execution of various budget types, and all-funds budgeting across many accounts and reporting formats. The Finance Manager will provide recommendations on complex financial issues, ensure grant financial and regulatory compliance, manage contracts and subawards, and supervise financial staff. The incumbent will independently manage operations and grant/fiscal aspects of awarded projects and address sponsor, institutional, and departmental requirements within UNC systems and departments. The incumbent will oversee business/financial aspects of post-award activities including negotiation and execution of subcontracts, financial expenditures, and fund closeouts. They will review, recommend, and implement administrative and organizational policies to maximize efficiency and will support and develop staff to foster an agile team. Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for the ACTG Leadership and Operations Center (LOC). Prepare and execute budgets across all operating components and fund sources; manage all-funds budgeting and reporting formats. Offer recommendations on complex financial issues based on projections and the current fiscal environment. Ensure grant financial and regulatory compliance; manage contracts and subawards; supervise financial staff. Independently manage operations and grant/fiscal aspects of awarded projects; interpret sponsor requirements and coordinate with UNC systems, departments, and sponsors. Oversee post-award activities including subcontract negotiation/execution, expenditures, and fund closeouts. Review, recommend, and implement administrative policies to maximize efficiency; develop staff and foster an agile team. Minimum Education And Experience

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2-4 years of experience; Bachelors and 3-5 years of experience. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Excellent verbal, analytical/quantitative, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of business, finance, accounting, and grant administration. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Access/Word/PowerPoint. Ability to independently create, analyze, and manipulate complex spreadsheets. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

5 years of related work experience. Experience in an academic medical center or university preferred. Working knowledge of university and funding agency policies on grant administration. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Special Instructions

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs) and 2 days work from home (Mon, Fri). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Posting Contact Information and other details have been omitted for brevity but reflect the role’s core requirements and expectations.

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