Financial Analyst

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Under the supervision of the Director for Research Core Development, the Financial Analyst will provide support to the Office of Sponsored Programs Research Core Development Team. This support will include administration, maintenance, and enhancement of iLab billing software; outreach to core facilities; gathering and analysis of financial data for UNC core facilities; compilation of equipment and maintenance agreement data; and creation and enhancement of financial reporting tools. This position will provide consultation, technical assistance, and other general support to core facilities utilizing the iLab platform. Support will be provided to core facilities through a partnership with the iLab vendor, Agilent, and applicable stakeholders across campus. This position will work with core facilities and applicable stakeholders to identify and implement improvements to the iLab platform. This position will also develop, coordinate, and lead campus training and information events related to the iLab platform. This position will gather and examine data related to the financial performance of core facilities to assess areas of needed support and improvement across the UNC core facility infrastructure. This data will contain information pertaining to the expenses, revenue, and subsidies recorded in UNC’s financial accounting systems. This position will compile information related to equipment and assets held by core facilities to maintain central asset information as well as streamline purchases of equipment maintenance contracts. This position will assist in maintaining a central asset repository to improve marketing efforts, help core facilities make informed purchasing and replacement decisions, and manage the purchase and renewal of maintenance contracts. This position will assist with identifying opportunities for greater efficiency in core management, increasing and improving marketing of core facility capacity and services, and partnering with key stakeholders to support and grow core facilities. This includes developing and coordinating training opportunities in subject areas related to core facility administration. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The selected candidate must demonstrate the following: * Knowledge of financial systems and sub-systems (payroll, accounts payable, etc.) * Sound knowledge of accounting principles * Advanced computer skills and demonstrated use of Microsoft Excel functions and Word * Strong communication skills * Ability to analyze financial data from accounting systems Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience * Experience with accounting systems in a University setting, including, but not limited to, the iLab platform * Familiarity with procurement and purchasing activities in a University setting * Experience with research core facility administration, including purchasing, financial activity, and billing/Accounts Receivable

Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount , Financial Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Chapel Hill, North Carolina