Financial Management Analyst II, Office of Interdisciplinary Fin & Admin

Overview

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. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Financial Management Analyst II, you ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports research-active institutes, centers, and academic support units across the university.

As part of a dedicated team of financial professionals, you will play a central role in managing the finances of a select portfolio of research-active University Institutes & Centers and academic support units. Reporting to a Senior Financial Manager and collaborating closely with financial staff, you will serve as a strategic partner to unit leadership, ensuring strong financial stewardship, informed decision-making, and proactive operational support.

• Financial Operations - 40% - A Bachelor s degree is required and forms the foundation for your financial decision-making. Review financial transactions for compliance and stewardship. Execute monthly financial activities including overdraft monitoring and reconciliation review. Complete annual effort certification. Ensure accurate Web Central space coding. Collaborate with CGMT on effort changes and project closeouts. Manage BFR structure, workflow, permissions, and fund codes.
  
  Review Provost, school, and endowment commitments.
• Financial Reporting - 35% - Prepare monthly actuals. Build 1-year and 5-year projections. Produce quarterly problematic transaction reports. Develop funding projections with CGMT. Prepare payroll and vacation liability reports. Develop and communicate stewardship policies.
• Annual Budget - 20% - Partner with leadership to develop and submit the annual budget.
• Other Financial Responsibilities - 5% - Train and mentor unit staff. Participate in special projects.

• A Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• Three years of financial management, cost accounting, or related experience.
• Research administration experience (essential); business manager experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of university financial systems and compliance.
• Analytical and communication skills with leadership partnership experience.
• Commitment to accuracy, stewardship, and collaboration.

When you join Duke, you re not just taking a job - you re choosing a place where your expertise matters and your growth is intentional. As a Financial Management Analyst II, you will influence the financial health of high-impact academic and research units that shape the future of discovery and innovation. At Duke, you ll find a mission-driven environment filled with colleagues who value partnership, a culture that supports flexibility and balance, and opportunities to grow your career in meaningful ways.

Choosing Duke means choosing purpose, community, and the chance to make a real impact every single day.

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