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Position Summary The SOM Clinical Research Alliance is engaged in the management of the Advancing Clinical Trials Globally (ACTG) Leadership and Operations Center (LOC), a cooperative group funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and other collaborating NIH Institutes and Centers, as well as industry partners.
Role Overview The
Finance Manager
will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for the ACTG Leadership and Operations Center (LOC) for the Network. Responsibilities include comprehensive financial planning and budgeting, preparation and execution of various budget types, all‑fund budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats, grant financial and regulatory compliance, management of contracts and subawards, and supervision of financial staff.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial plans and budgets that support all operating components and funding sources.
Prepare and execute various budget types, ensuring all‑fund budgeting across numerous accounts.
Provide recommendations on complex financial issues based on projections and current fiscal environment.
Ensure grant financial and regulatory compliance, manage contracts and subawards, and supervise financial staff.
Oversee business and financial aspects of post‑award activities, including negotiation and execution of subcontracts, financial expenditures, and fund closeouts.
Review, recommend, and implement administrative and organizational policies to maximize efficiency.
Support and develop staff to foster an agile team capable of responding to ongoing and new ventures.
Qualifications
Mid‑to late‑career with a Master’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of 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
5 years of related work experience.
Experience working in an academic medical center or university.
Working knowledge of university and funding agency policies on grant administration.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Location North Carolina, US
Hours and Schedule Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs) and 2 days work from home (Mon, Fri). Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm.
Compensation Salary range depends on experience and qualifications.
Posting Details
Position Number: 20066774
Vacancy ID: NF0009286
Full Time/Part Time: Full‑Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours Per Week: 40
Proposal Start Date: 10/13/2025
Application Deadline: 11/03/2025
Benefits UNC–Chapel Hill offers comprehensive benefits, paid leave, and health, life and retirement plans.
Special Instructions Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Hybrid: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs), 2 days work from home.
Reference Code 30188866 – Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Contact Submit application via the university portal.
EEO Statement This is a fully diverse workforce. Equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.
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Finance Manager
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Position Summary The SOM Clinical Research Alliance is engaged in the management of the Advancing Clinical Trials Globally (ACTG) Leadership and Operations Center (LOC), a cooperative group funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and other collaborating NIH Institutes and Centers, as well as industry partners.
Role Overview The
Finance Manager
will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for the ACTG Leadership and Operations Center (LOC) for the Network. Responsibilities include comprehensive financial planning and budgeting, preparation and execution of various budget types, all‑fund budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats, grant financial and regulatory compliance, management of contracts and subawards, and supervision of financial staff.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial plans and budgets that support all operating components and funding sources.
Prepare and execute various budget types, ensuring all‑fund budgeting across numerous accounts.
Provide recommendations on complex financial issues based on projections and current fiscal environment.
Ensure grant financial and regulatory compliance, manage contracts and subawards, and supervise financial staff.
Oversee business and financial aspects of post‑award activities, including negotiation and execution of subcontracts, financial expenditures, and fund closeouts.
Review, recommend, and implement administrative and organizational policies to maximize efficiency.
Support and develop staff to foster an agile team capable of responding to ongoing and new ventures.
Qualifications
Mid‑to late‑career with a Master’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of 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
5 years of related work experience.
Experience working in an academic medical center or university.
Working knowledge of university and funding agency policies on grant administration.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Location North Carolina, US
Hours and Schedule Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs) and 2 days work from home (Mon, Fri). Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm.
Compensation Salary range depends on experience and qualifications.
Posting Details
Position Number: 20066774
Vacancy ID: NF0009286
Full Time/Part Time: Full‑Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours Per Week: 40
Proposal Start Date: 10/13/2025
Application Deadline: 11/03/2025
Benefits UNC–Chapel Hill offers comprehensive benefits, paid leave, and health, life and retirement plans.
Special Instructions Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Hybrid: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs), 2 days work from home.
Reference Code 30188866 – Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Contact Submit application via the university portal.
EEO Statement This is a fully diverse workforce. Equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.
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