Business Manager 1

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Business Manager 1 in its School of Medicine to provide direction on finance and business operations. You will manage budgeting processes, oversee contracts and grants data, and guide departments in financial reporting and spend optimization.

Responsibilities include examining funding sources, preparing diverse budget types, and mentoring Budget Analysts. A strong background in clinical finance and PeopleSoft is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience with preparation and execution of various budget types, including projecting and forecasting; familiarity with contracts and grants in clinical settings

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review complex financial management issues for assigned departments.
• Monitor budgets, spending, and funding sources; perform expenditure analysis.
• Lead budget reviews for Clinical departments and project five-year projections.
• Coach unit staff on financial practices and ensure compliance with university policies

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Consulting

Education

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

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.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328236

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Shelly Fritts

Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail] 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.