Assistant Vice Provost for Business Services Greater Durham, NC Area

The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice Provost for Business Services to lead its unit-facing financial support division. The role oversees a distributed team of financial professionals and sets service standards, staffing priorities, and consistent operating practices. Responsibilities include directing unit budgets, financial planning, reporting, transaction approvals, and procurement oversight, while ensuring compliance with financial, research-administration, and internal-control requirements. The leader will advise unit leadership, represent the division in senior-level planning, and collaborate across functions to improve processes, reporting, and service delivery. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, or business operations, including five years in a supervisory or leadership role; equivalent education and experience may be considered. Strong knowledge of accounting, budget development, financial reporting, and research-award administration is required, as are demonstrated team leadership, analytical judgment, and excellent communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and integrated financial systems is expected. Experience in higher education finance, organizational change, automation or AI-enabled reporting, and an advanced degree or relevant certification are preferred.

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Duke University School of Medicine