Business Officer 3

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 LCCC Finance Business Office supports all financial needs and transactions of center operations. The Business Office is made up of multiple financial groups ranging by funding source from clinical trials, state/trust funds, donor funds, and sponsored research. This position will lead a team of 7-8 operational staff members who provide transactional support across various funding sources. The financial operations team is responsible for processing hundreds of transactions weekly such as vouchers, pcard purchases and payment, pcard reconciliations, Buy Carolina orders, payroll transactions(ePAR/PAATs), effort certifications, customer invoicing, deposits, gift card advances, CBM reconciliation, and conference registrations. The operations team is a crucial and integral part of the Finance Business unit as it balances the customer requests to prevent bottlenecks and excessive backlogs. This Financial Operations Manager will serve as a liaison between multiple stakeholders such as the PIs/Labs, accounting teams, vendors, and main campus units. This lead role will oversee the day-to-day operational processes, monitor timely processing of requests, troubleshoot workflow and system issues, and maintain quality control of the transactions. This position will also be responsible for reporting efficiency and productivity metrics to the Assistant Director of Finance. This position is expected to help review, create, and maintain standard operating procedures within the Finance Office operations in coordination with university policies and guidelines. Serve as an internal resource to our customers, vendors, and staff on operational procedures. Provide training to new staff and lab personnel in the established systems and procedures of the Finance Office.

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

Thorough knowledge of managing a research group with operational and financial responsibilities. Ability to independently make sound decisions and multi-task with weekly and monthly deadlines. Proficiency in university financial and non-financial systems. Possess professional business communications skills with proficiency in tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. Experience supervising individuals and ability to delegate appropriate tasks for direct reports. Proficiency using MS productivity applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, and OneDrive. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and reports. Ability to adapt to changes and updates in internal/external policies to facilitate customers and staff within sound business practices. Ability to assess and resolve complexed and non-routine problems and inquires as needed.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience in an academic institution with financial systems and knowledge of state regulations. Extensive experience working in PeopleSoft, RASR, and other UNC systems.

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.