Remote Financial Planning & Budget Analyst II

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a Budget Analyst in the University Budget Office to assist in preparing operating budgets, conducting financial analyses, and coordinating annual and quarterly financial reports for senior management and the Board of Trustees.

You will collaborate with department financial managers, ensure compliance with university guidelines, and participate in the year-end close process. This role supports strategic financial opportunities and risk analysis in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business or related field.
• CPA desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of annual operating budget for CAMC departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance within university guidelines.
• Perform financial analysis and report creation for CAMC departments used for identifying areas of strategic opportunities and risks, alternatives, and contingencies.
• Assist Director, Budgets and Business Services with coordinating the preparation of Duke University's annual and quarterly financial reports for senior management and Board of Trustee review.
• Collaborate with business unit financial managers regarding financial position, cash flows, accounts, budgets, financial transactions, and related financial matters.
• Assist with year-end close process for CAMC departments, ensuring financial managers review transactions for accuracy and compliance within university guidelines, as well as communicating significant operating budget variances to the Director for appropriate action.
• Perform other special projects and related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business)

CPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Duke University seeks a Budget Analyst in the University Budget Office to assist in preparing operating budgets, conducting financial analyses, and coordinating annual and quarterly financial reports for senior management and the Board of Trustees.

You will collaborate with department financial managers, ensure compliance with university guidelines, and participate in the year-end close process. This role supports strategic financial opportunities and risk analysis in a dynamic environment.