Financial Management Analyst III - Strategic Oversight

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Financial Management Analyst III - Strategic Oversight, you'll be a vital member of the Provost Office team that provides financial oversight and support to a broad portfolio of academic, auxiliary, and academic support units.

The Financial Management Analyst III provides coordination and direction for financial management, planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting, and analysis activities across the Provost area management center. This includes oversight of 8 schools, 10 institutes and centers, and more than 20 support units, auxiliary services, and strategic initiatives.

You will support strategic, operating, capital, and multiyear planning; advise unitlevel and senior leadership; and perform complex and specialized assignments in financial and accounting operations. Your work ensures financial accuracy, strong internal controls, policy compliance, and high‑quality reporting that informs decision‑making at the highest levels of Duke leadership.

• Guide finance leads/business managers through analysis and budget preparation, including annual budgets, seasonal projections, out‑year plans, and capital planning.
• Track performance against plans and provide variance analysis.
• Collaborate with senior academic and administrative leaders on budget development and presentation materials.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare summary reports for Provost leadership.

• Track and report on endowment and university funds supporting Provost priorities.
• Distribute central funding and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations.
• Support year‑end close, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and balanced current funds.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports across the management center.

• Provide expert guidance on Duke accounting structures, fund flows, and reporting practices.
• Train finance/business managers on reporting development and Duke systems.
• Represent Provost Finance & Administration on special projects involving processes, compliance, audit, reporting, and new systems.

• Complete workflow approvals for journal entries, vouchers, and travel expenditures within specified thresholds.
• Support tracking of policy exception approvals.
• Manage financial system security access and elevate workflow concerns as needed.

• Assist with oversight of centralized Provost funding allocations for strategic initiatives, academic priorities, and reserves.
• Maintain funding agreements and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the commitment‑tracking database for updates and maintenance with OIT.
• Help develop allocation targets for PAS unit distributions.
• Support additional duties and special assignments as needed.

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

At least six years of experience in financial management, including financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and financial modeling.

• Knowledge of Duke systems and policies.
• Experience in staff supervision and performance management.
• Proven ability to solve complex financial and operational issues.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.

• Excellent customer service and…