Business Systems Manager

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.

This position is eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS of $25,000 within 30 days of your hire date: ** See Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus below in the Special Instructions section.

This position serves as UNC School of Medicine's Financial Reporting and Systems Manager. This position will lead the financial reporting and systems team providing financial data analysis and reporting, systems administration, budgeting, process development and integration, and project management. As the SOM Financial Reporting and Systems Manager, it is imperative to possess an understanding of business systems and how to merge this knowledge of technology to serve the finance community. Extensive experience in business system administration, controls, data analysis, and the project life cycle is required. An in-depth knowledge of SQL, Tableau, Access, Excel, and Spreadsheet Server is critical for this role. This position will be responsible for the financial reporting pertaining to all missions within the School of Medicine, including clinical, academic, and research. The School of Medicine has over $2B in annual revenue, a research portfolio over $600K, and a newly formed Clinical Research Alliance that will provide extensive clinical trial growth. The Financial Reporting and Systems Manager will oversee a Tableau Reporting environment housing over 50 reports to serve our users. The SOM employs over 2,400 permanent faculty and 2,800 staff. This position will also design and oversee dashboards to be utilized by Vice Deans and Chairs in financial and strategic decision-making. Another key aspect of this role will be administering the tools required for the SOM Budget Process. This position will ensure data is accurate and available to support operational and strategic decisions. The Financial Reporting and Systems Manager will need to analyze complex datasets and clearly communicate recommendations to Leadership. Strong relationships with the Finance Business Office, School of Medicine, and Campus will be a key factor in leading this team. This person will need to effectively manage the team with a consistent mindset to grow and develop their talent to meet the needs of the School of Medicine. This position will partner with the Senior Transformation Analyst to ensure projects are implemented seamlessly to our user community. This role will be an active member of the SOM Reporting and Systems team and will be expected to make recommendations to Leadership. These discussions will include topics such as the development, implementation, evaluation and continued improvement of the SOM's reporting and systems to ensure our leaders and finance community have the data and tools readily available to support business needs and promote the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the School of Medicine.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment and three years of progressive experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Advanced proficiency in SQL, Access, Excel
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and business systems administration.
Proven ability to manage complex datasets, perform in-depth financial analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive systems-related projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong leadership experience, with a focus on developing and mentoring staff.

Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience; or a Master's degree with 1-2 years' experience. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience or involved significant experience as a project leader or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advanced proficiency in Tableau and Spreadsheet Server

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: https://oshr.nc.gov/documents/sign-and-retention-bonus-effective-october-17-2024/open

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a
probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in
North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state
executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources
Act.

Key eligibility points:

1. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked for the University as a permanent EHRA employee in the last 12 months.

2. To be eligible for a sign-on or retention bonus, the employee must work at least 20 hours per week.
3. An employee may receive either one sign-on bonus or one retention bonus, but not both, within any 24-month period.

A Sign-On Bonus of $25,000 is available for the successful applicant to be paid in the first month on university payroll. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. This EHRA Sign-On Bonus (including eligibility criteria) is subject to pertinent university and UNC system policies: https://policies.unc.edu/TDClient/2833/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=131785

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.