Financial Management Analyst III - Strategic Oversight,

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 III – Strategic Oversight, you’ll be a vital member of the Provost Office team that provides financial oversight and support to a broad portfolio of academic, auxiliary, and academic support units.

Be Bold.

The Financial Management Analyst III provides coordination and direction for financial management, planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting, and analysis activities across the Provost area management center. This includes oversight of 8 schools, 10 institutes and centers, and more than 20 support units, auxiliary services, and strategic initiatives.

You will support strategic, operating, capital, and multi‑year planning; advise unit‑level and senior leadership; and perform complex and specialized assignments in financial and accounting operations. Your work ensures financial accuracy, strong internal controls, policy compliance, and high‑quality reporting that informs decision‑making at the highest levels of Duke leadership.

What You’ll Do

Budget & Finance (20%)

• Guide finance leads/business managers through analysis and budget preparation, including annual budgets, seasonal projections, out‑year plans, and capital planning.
• Track performance against plans and provide variance analysis.
• Collaborate with senior academic and administrative leaders on budget development and presentation materials.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare summary reports for Provost leadership.

Financial Management & Control (20%)

• Track and report on endowment and university funds supporting Provost priorities.
• Distribute central funding and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations.
• Support year‑end close, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and balanced current funds.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports across the management center.

Advisory – Accounting Structure (20%)

• Provide expert guidance on Duke accounting structures, fund flows, and reporting practices.
• Train finance/business managers on reporting development and Duke systems.
• Represent Provost Finance & Administration on special projects involving processes, compliance, audit, reporting, and new systems.

Management Center Policy & Internal Control (15%)

• Complete workflow approvals for journal entries, vouchers, and travel expenditures within specified thresholds.
• Support tracking of policy exception approvals.
• Manage financial system security access and escalate workflow concerns as needed.

Financial Oversight – Strategic Finance Oversight (25%)

• Assist with oversight of centralized Provost funding allocations for strategic initiatives, academic priorities, and reserves.
• Maintain funding agreements and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the commitment tracking database for updates and maintenance with OIT.
• Help develop allocation targets for PAS unit distributions.
• Support additional duties and special assignments as needed.

What You Bring

Education & Training

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

At least six years of experience in financial management, including financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and financial modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of Duke systems and policies.

- Experience in staff supervision and performance management.

- Proven ability to solve complex financial and operational issues.

- CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.

Skills & Strengths

- Excellent customer service and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

- Strong organizational, management, and administrative skills.

- Ability to manage high-volume workload and meet deadlines.

- Familiarity with academic programs in higher education.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP, and integrated financial systems.

- Ability to interpret and present large data sets for senior leadership decision-making.

Choose Duke.

Choosing Duke means choosing a place where your work truly matters. Here, you’re not just joining a university — you’re becoming part of a globally recognized institution that blends academic excellence with genuine human connection. Duke is an employer that invests in its people, celebrates innovation, and encourages you to stretch your skills in meaningful ways.

You’ll thrive in an environment that values your expertise, respects your perspective, and supports your career growth through world‑class resources, collaborative networks, and a culture of continuous learning. As part of the Provost Finance & Administration team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the financial strategies that fuel Duke’s boldest academic ambitions.

At Duke, you won’t just build a career — you’ll build a legacy. This is your opportunity to bring your strengths to a community that empowers you to do your best work every 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.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $74,251.00 to USD $139,220.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.