BEZOS Center Finance Manager

About the Department

The Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University is supported by a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund. The Center comprises a dynamic, collaborative team of researchers, educators, practitioners, trainees, and staff led by Professor Rohan Shirwaiker, Director and Chief Scientific Officer. Together with academic and industry partners, the Center will advance research, workforce development, and outreach related to the biomanufacturing of diverse types of sustainable proteins while serving as a global knowledge and networking hub.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
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• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!
• Childcare benefits
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

This is an internal posting for current NC State permanent and temporary employees.

The Bezos Center Financial Manager oversees and manages a complex, research-intensive portfolio of financial, research administration, compliance, and operational activities for the Center. Serving as the main point of contact for all financial transactions, you will be responsible for accounting, budgeting, auditing, reporting, and grants administration, as well as financial and compliance oversight related to Center membership and industry relations.

• Direct Center financial operations; monitor, reconcile, and manage budgets across multiple funding sources
• Develop financial summaries and forecasts; lead regular financial reviews with Center leadership and the College of Engineering Business Office
• Ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and alignment with Center and college priorities

• Manage the full sponsored research lifecycle, including proposal support, award setup, project management, and close-out
• Maintain proposal and award records; support budget development for PIs
• Oversee PMRs, cost share setups, effort reporting, and compliance with sponsor, federal, and institutional requirements

• Prepare and analyze standard and ad hoc financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop financial tables and supporting documentation for the Center’s Annual Report
• Compile and deliver requested financial information for audits, reviews, and planning efforts

• Process journal vouchers, audit payroll transactions, and monitor sub-awards and sub-accounts
• Serve as a liaison to university offices and external partners involved in financial and research administration
• Oversee financial and compliance activities related to Center membership and industry relations

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can communicate complex financial information clearly, build strong relationships, and independently manage multiple priorities, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting the mission of the Bezos Center.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, you may have opportunities to support HR functions, assist with Center events, help arrange travel for the leadership team, and manage purchasing and sourcing of supplies and equipment.

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Prior experience in a role with financial…