Senior Director, Research Finance & Operations

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Exclusive campus discounts

Job summary

UNC Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Vice Chancellor, Research Business Operations to lead the financial and operational infrastructure that supports a multi-billion dollar research enterprise. You will oversee Research Finance, HR, IS, and Space Planning, reporting to senior OVCR leadership and collaborating with university partners to align operations with priorities.

The role requires extensive experience in budgeting, financial modeling, and resource analysis with a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate degree required; 5–7 years of related professional experience may substitute for advanced degree.
• Eight+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or related functions in a large, complex organization.
• Experience with multi-year financial planning, budgeting, resource modeling, data analytics, and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for financial forecasting for the research enterprise.
• Lead F&A strategy, rate development, and negotiation efforts.
• Oversee budget development, management, and resource allocation modeling.
• Partner with units to provide financial analysis supporting research growth.

Skills

financial management

business operations

data analytics

budget development

project management

Education

Relevant post-baccalaureate degree

Advanced degree preferred (MBA/CPA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

budgeting software

Job description

UNC Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Vice Chancellor, Research Business Operations to lead the financial and operational infrastructure that supports a multi-billion dollar research enterprise. You will oversee Research Finance, HR, IS, and Space Planning, reporting to senior OVCR leadership and collaborating with university partners to align operations with priorities.

The role requires extensive experience in budgeting, financial modeling, and resource analysis with a strategic mindset.