Research & Finance Analyst

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Demonstrated experience in both pre-award (proposal development, budget justification, RFP analysis) and post-award (reconciliation, forecasting, interim reporting, and closeouts), preferably in an academic medical center or a complex non-profit environment.
• Experience in managing a diverse portfolio of funds, including sponsored awards, service agreements, endowments, gifts, and unrestricted departmental funds, with a keen eye for restricted vs. unrestricted spending rules.
• Proficiency in institutional ERP and research tools (e.g., Oracle Financials, OBI, SeRA, Tableau) with the ability to map data across multiple platforms for complex reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivots, VLOOKUPs, macros) and the ability to perform ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Expertise in managing labor distributions and effort certification, including NIH salary caps.
• Proven track record of maintaining internal controls and audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions and research activity.
• Experience managing the full “procure-to-pay” cycle, including the review and approval of PCard/TCard transactions, reimbursements, honoraria, and iJournals, ensuring compliance with institutional financial accounting standards.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial metrics into clear written and verbal presentations for Division Chiefs, PIs, and administrative leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills for serving as the primary liaison between faculty, the Research Management Group (RMG), the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), the Office of Research Administration (ORA), and departmental administrators.
• Proficiency in navigating sponsor portals and compliance platforms (e.g., eRA Commons, SciENcv, GrantVantage), with the ability to proactively guide faculty through complex submission workflows and system updates.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CRA certification is a plus).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·        Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.

·        Knowledge of GAAP.

·        Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.

·        Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·        Constantly sitting.

·        Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.

·        Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

·        Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles around month end and fiscal year end; travel to school/unit sites across university.