Finance/Budget Analyst 2

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 nation's 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.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Budget Analyst will provide leadership, oversight, and support of fiscal activities for centers and departments within the School of Medicine, including comprehensive financial planning and budgeting that embraces all operating components and fund sources. This involves the preparation and execution of various budget types and all-funds budgeting across many accounts and reporting formats. This position will proactively seek to determine the needs of the units it supports to provide effective and efficient customer service. The Budget Analyst will provide recommendations on complex and unique financial issues based on projections for spending and the current/projected fiscal environment. Other duties include conducting regular budget reviews, providing support for pre-and post- proposal processes for contracts and grants, and assisting with determining training needs for division personnel.

The Budget Analyst possesses strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, decision-making, customer service, communication, negotiating, and consulting skills which are utilized to make decisions that solve complex budget and program issues and coordinate solutions and their implementation. The Budget Analyst follows up before, during, and after implementation to ensure the continued success of solutions or new processes. They have extensive knowledge of the North Carolina budget and administrative structures, including federal and state laws and regulations, and Administrative Procedure Act ( APA) rules that impact the fiscal operations of units in the department. The position proactively seeks to determine the needs of the units and continuously improve customer service. The Budget Analyst recommends leadership resolutions on issues based on his/her projections for spending, and the current/projected fiscal environment.

The Budget Analyst is responsible for the oversight of all financial transactions from diverse funding sources, including state, state receipts, facilities & administration, contracts & grants, gifts (endowed and expendable), and other institutional trust funds. The position exercises judgment in selecting funding sources and managing the departments' portion of financial commitments distributed to the units annually. Using extensive knowledge of programs, concepts, and practices of the units in the centers and departments, the Budget Analyst guides, directs, and coaches unit employees regarding practices and interpretations on various issues. They also identify risk and adverse issues with financial mismanagement or unfavorable trends. The position is also responsible for performing 10 to 15 budget reviews per year for departments in the centers and departments, a process that must occur annually. The budget review process includes gathering data over five years, and projections for current and next fiscal years. This position must determine financial stability, allocations, spending, carryover, and faculty funding/one-time payments. Also, the Budget Analyst examines faculty workloads and includes this in the review.

The Budget Analyst will oversee the financial and administrative aspects of grant-funded projects for assigned centers and departments. They will be responsible for leading and training a team of research administrators, ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions, preparing and monitoring budgets, reporting on progress and outcomes, projecting expenses, liaising with grantors and fostering collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders to include our Office of Sponsored Programs.
This position is responsible for determining what training is needed for department personnel, working with the Training Specialist in FiRST and will advise new Clinical/Basic Science personnel during orientation on process improvements and critical issues and serve as a backup/resource for other academic departments within the School (Clinical, Centers and Graduate education).

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

Must possess a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs. Ability to monitor and collect data and to assess the accuracy and integrity of data. Ability to analyze data. Ability to ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, and systems of internal control. Ability to interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation and create financial reports and/or presentations. Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions. Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Ability to communicate information to individuals or groups and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

Considerable knowledge of state accounting practices, rules and regulations as related to all fund sources. Strong computing skills, especially in Excel and Access. MBA or CPA preferred.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.