Business Manager 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Business Manager 1 in the School of Medicine. This EHRA Non-Faculty, full‑time permanent role leads financial operations within the SOM Finance & Business Operations Service Center, guiding budget reviews and contract/grant analysis for clinical departments.

The position emphasizes analytical problem solving, advanced Excel use, and coordination with multiple units on funding and reporting to ensure fiscal health across departments.

Qualifications

• First time manager with Masters and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Or Bachelor's with 1-2 yrs supervisory experience and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making and customer service are required.
• Must possess excellent Excel skills and knowledge of budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and consultation on complex financial management issues for assigned departments.
• Oversee budget reviews for the clinical departments and fund allocations.
• Review contracts and grants data, expenditure analysis, and reporting.
• Coach unit employees on practices and interpretations of budgeting and financial processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Budget forecasting

Excel skills

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department : Med Ad - Finance Service Ctr-420109

Career Area : Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date : 11/06/2026

Application Deadline : 11/19/2026

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type : Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title : Business Manager 1

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20062794

Vacancy ID : NF0010172

Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time Permanent

FTE : 1

Hours per week : 40

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : Dependent upon qualifications

Proposed Start Date : 11/30/2026

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 This position serves as the Business Manager 1 for the departments in the School of Medicine. This position is part of the SOM Finance & Business Operations Service Center and will provide direction and consultation on complex financial management issues to assigned departments. The Business Manager will participate in reviewing business processes for finance and research as well as funding issues in the SOM. This position will focus on contracts and grant reporting and will work with departments to ensure that funds are utilized correctly. This includes the analysis of financial reports, monitoring contracts and grants data, and expenditure analysis, and overseeing budget reviews for all the clinical departments. This position requires excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making, customer service, negotiation, and consulting skills. The work is complex and requires the preparation and execution of various budget types and all-funds budgeting across a large number of accounts and reporting formats.
The Business Manager will oversee the Budget Analysts who are responsible for all financial transactions from diverse funding sources, including state, state receipts, facilities & administration, contracts & grants, gifts (endowed and expendable), and other institutional trust funds. The position exercises judgment in selecting funding sources and managing the departments’ portion of financial commitments distributed to the units annually. Using extensive knowledge of programs, concepts, and practices of the units in the Clinical departments, the Business Manager guides, directs, and coaches unit employees regarding practices and interpretations on complex issues. They also identify and resolves issues with financial mismanagement or unfavorable trends, which may include designing or modifying specific accounting procedures and/or systems.
The position is also responsible for overseeing and performing budget reviews for all the Clinical departments, a process that must occur annually. The budget review process includes gathering data over five years, projections for current and next fiscal years. This position has to determine financial stability, allocations, spending, carryover, and faculty funding/one-time payments. Also, the Business Manager will examine faculty funding and send reports to assigned units.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements First time manager with Masters and 5+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelors with at least 1-2 yrs supervisory experience and 5+ years of relevant experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, decision making, customer service, communication, negotiating, and consulting skills are required. Experience with preparation and execution of various budget types, including projecting and forecasting. Must possess excellent Excel skills. Knowledge and experience with the financial aspects of clinical trials and contracts and grants is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience with PeopleSoft preferred. University and/or health care experience is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.