Manager for Business and Financial Operations

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State College of Engineering in Raleigh, NC seeks a Manager for Business and Financial Operations to steer the department's financial strategy and multi-year forecasting. You will partner with leadership to optimize resources across state allocations, research funds, and tuition streams while ensuring sustainability.

The role oversees the transactional team, delivers executive finance reports, and aligns budgeting with college goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic fiscal advisor to the Department Head and departmental leadership team.
• Lead the department's financial strategy, multi-year forecasting, and sustainability efforts.
• Oversee the department's transactional team and final departmental fiscal approval.
• Deliver executive finance reports and variance analytics to college leadership.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194903EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Manager for Business and Financial Operations Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Electrical and Computer Engineering About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has as its mission the accumulation, generation, and dissemination of knowledge in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Central to the mission is a high quality research and educational program that benefits our students, the State of North Carolina, the nation and the world. The Department acts as a focal point for development, growth and entrepreneurship. The national and international reputation of the Department facilitates future growth in areas of fundamental economic importance to the State.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Essential Job Duties

As the Manager for Business and Financial Operations, you will serve as the primary strategic fiscal advisor to the Department Head and departmental leadership team, co‑piloting the unit’s financial strategy, resource allocation, and high‑level sustainability. With HR and Research Administration transitioned to specialized College Hubs, you will focus on leading the department’s overall fiscal health, multi‑year forecasting across all revenue streams, and high‑level alignment among the Department Head, HR Strategy Partner (HRSP), and RA Hub Managers. In this role, you will maintain managerial oversight of the department’s transactional team, serve as the final departmental fiscal approver, and provide the financial insight needed to support strategic decision‑making and long‑term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning & Analytics

• Comprehensive Multi-Year Forecasting: Build and maintain dynamic 3–5 year financial models encompassing all departmental revenue streams (State allocations, F&A returns, ETF, Service Centers/Recharge accounts, Foundation/Gifts, Tuition/Fees, and Discretionary streams).
• Scenario Modeling & Investment: Conduct “What-If” financial analysis for faculty hiring plans, startup package commitments, student funding mechanisms, and space expansion projects.
• Resource Optimization: Analyze spending trends and macro‑level financial datasets to provide data‑backed recommendations to the Department Head for strategic reinvestments, cost‑savings, or revenue generation.
• Position & Budget Control: Oversee departmental position management and annual budget construction in close alignment with college financial leadership.
• Executive & College Reporting: Deliver executive‑level financial reports, quarterly variance analytics, and closing metrics to the AD of Finance as requested.

Strategic Research & Post‑Award Oversight

• Portfolio Health & Burn Rates: Partner with the RA Post‑Award Hub to monitor high‑level research portfolio performance, identifying burn‑rate anomalies, funding cliffs, and compliance risks (e.g.,