Business Systems Manager

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary 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. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 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. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience 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

Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Durham , Business Systems Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Chapel Hill, North Carolina