Financial Management Analyst II, Office of Interdisciplinary Fin & Admin

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

6d • $62,694 - $107,633

About The Position

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.
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.
Be Bold.
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.
Choose Duke.
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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchangeof ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions for compliance and stewardship.
• Execute monthly financial activities including overdraft monitoring and reconciliation review.
• Complete annual effort certification.
• Ensure accurate WebCentral 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.
• 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.
• Partner with leadership to develop and submit the annual budget.
• Train and mentor unit staff.
• Participate in special projects.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level