University of North Carolina
Finance Manager
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Posting Information
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
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 10/13/2025
Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities
for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks
for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
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. 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 new drug and laboratory testing regulatory affairs. Additionally, as the direction of NIAID, the Network responds to emergent clinical research needs.
The Finance Manager will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for the ACTG Leadership and Operations Center (LOC) for the Network. This will include comprehensive financial planning and budgeting that embraces all operating components and fund sources. This involves the preparation and execution of various budget types, and all-funds budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats. The Finance Manager will provide recommendations on complex and unique financial issues based on projections for spending and the current/projected fiscal environment. They will 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, which require sensitivity to the needs of individual investigators, knowledge of sponsor, institutional and departmental requirements, ability to interpret sponsor requirements, and competency in addressing UNC systems and departments along with the grant requirements.
The incumbent will oversee business/financial aspects of post-award activities including negotiation and execution of subcontracts, financial expenditures, and fund closeouts. The incumbent will review, recommend, and implement administrative and organizational policies to maximize efficiency. This position will support and develop staff to foster an agile team capable of responding to ongoing and new ventures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Requires excellent verbal, analytical/quantitative, and interpersonal skills. Requires knowledge of business, finance, accounting and grant administration. Extensive knowledge of: Microsoft Excel/Access/Work/Power Point. Requires ability to independently create, analyze and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience 5 years in related work experience. Experience working 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 Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs) and 2 days work from home (Mon, Fri)
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/306470
Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Tanvi Goel, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email tanvi_goel@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 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 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
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 10/13/2025
Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities
for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks
for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
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. 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 new drug and laboratory testing regulatory affairs. Additionally, as the direction of NIAID, the Network responds to emergent clinical research needs.
The Finance Manager will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for the ACTG Leadership and Operations Center (LOC) for the Network. This will include comprehensive financial planning and budgeting that embraces all operating components and fund sources. This involves the preparation and execution of various budget types, and all-funds budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats. The Finance Manager will provide recommendations on complex and unique financial issues based on projections for spending and the current/projected fiscal environment. They will 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, which require sensitivity to the needs of individual investigators, knowledge of sponsor, institutional and departmental requirements, ability to interpret sponsor requirements, and competency in addressing UNC systems and departments along with the grant requirements.
The incumbent will oversee business/financial aspects of post-award activities including negotiation and execution of subcontracts, financial expenditures, and fund closeouts. The incumbent will review, recommend, and implement administrative and organizational policies to maximize efficiency. This position will support and develop staff to foster an agile team capable of responding to ongoing and new ventures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Requires excellent verbal, analytical/quantitative, and interpersonal skills. Requires knowledge of business, finance, accounting and grant administration. Extensive knowledge of: Microsoft Excel/Access/Work/Power Point. Requires ability to independently create, analyze and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience 5 years in related work experience. Experience working 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 Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs) and 2 days work from home (Mon, Fri)
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/306470
Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Tanvi Goel, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email tanvi_goel@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 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.