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Department :

SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701

Career Area :

Accounting / Finance / Auditing

Posting Open Date : 09 / 10 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 14 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title :

Finance / Budget Analyst

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20066946, 20068141

Vacancy ID : NF0009285

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-Time Permanent

FTE : Hours per week :

40

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date :

10 / 13 / 2025

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 nations 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 tomorrows 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 :

The SOM Clinical Research Alliance is engaged in the management of the Advancing Clinical Trails Globally (ACTG) Leadership and Operations Center (LOC), a cooperative group funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and other collaborating NIH Institutes and Centers, as well as industry partners. The ACTG is an international, multicenter clinical trials network to advance therapeutics in HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis. This operation requires coordination of a research and clinical trials infrastructure that includes the fields of virology, immunology, pharmacology, mycobacteriology, specimen banking, clinical trials design, clinical trials data management, and new drug and laboratory testing regulatory affairs. Additionally, as the direction of NIAID, the Network responds to emergent clinical research needs. The Finance & Budget Analyst will provide leadership, oversight, and support for fiscal activities for monthly reporting to Operations and Finance Manager. This position will review and assist in developing methodologies used in the preparation of spending forecasts, budgets and / or budget projections through the thorough analysis of data including interpreting and evaluating results. This position will work directly with ACTG Executive Director and Operations & Finance Manger to strategically manage the funds which include monthly financial reporting and reconciliation, in addition to a yearly review report and / or presentation. The Finance / Budget Analyst is expected to find solutions to complex problems and weigh both short and long-term costs, benefits, constraints, and anticipated consequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and accept responsibility for designated assignments Requires excellent verbal, analytical / quantitative, and interpersonal skills
• Requires knowledge of business, finance, accounting and grant administration
• Extensive knowledge of : Microsoft Excel / Access / Work / Power Point.
• Requires ability to independently create, analyze and manipulate complex spreadsheets
• Demonstrated skills in preparing clear and comprehensive financial reports for use by the PI, granting agencies, and the Department Administration
• Skill in the administration of complex multiple accounts from federal and private agencies
• Knowledge of accounting and finance, experience in clinical trials budgeting and familiarity with NIH Policies

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions :

Monday-Friday- 8am-5pm.

Hybrid schedule- 3 days in office (Tue, Wed, Thurs) and 2 days work from home (Mon, Fri)