Strategic Budget Manager (Higher Education)

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, invites applications for a Budget Manager to provide financial oversight across units, manage budgets, reporting, and fiscal operations that support key academic programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field and three years of experience, with strong Excel, SAP R/3, Buy@Duke, and Concur familiarity. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA is desirable.
• Three (3) years of experience in financial management, cost accounting or a related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct unit finance leads and business managers on complex financial analysis and budget preparation.
• Track and monitor performance against plans throughout the year.
• Interact with senior academic and administrative officers to advise and assist with the development and preparation of budget materials.
• Prepare detailed variance analyses with clear documentation to support long-term financial transparency and decision-making; variance reports are run and tracked monthly.
• Provide instruction and guidance to multiple units on adherence to University and Provost financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Budget development

Account reconciliation

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Advising faculty program directors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field

CPA desirable

Tools

SAP R/3

Buy@Duke

Concur

SBP/PBF budget system

Job description

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, invites applications for a Budget Manager to provide financial oversight across units, manage budgets, reporting, and fiscal operations that support key academic programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field and three years of experience, with strong Excel, SAP R/3, Buy@Duke, and Concur familiarity. Hybrid work arrangement offered.