Grants and Contract Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee income, contract, donor, and grant accounts, which includes managing deposits, account balances, and authorization of expenses.

• Act as the main point of contact for post-award matters such as reimbursements, purchases, invoice payments, staffing, consulting payments, subcontracts, budget analysis, and financial planning.

• Monitor budgets, actual expenditures, and projections utilizing the internal forecasting model.

• Examine and reconcile monthly accounts against actual expenditures.

• Maintain master reconciliation workbooks along with centralized post-award documentation.

• Oversee account closeout procedures and related checklists.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and staff from Research Administration and Finance regarding budget matters.

• Create and distribute financial reports.

• Liaise with contacts from departmental, hospital, university, purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and external organizations.

• Develop and oversee annual budgets for divisions, Pediatric Research Services, and Principal Investigators.

• Manage payroll details and centralized personnel records.

• Partner with Principal Investigators in the hiring process for employees.

• Provide orientation and guidance to faculty, staff, students, residents, and fellows regarding financial policies and procedures.

• Support pre-award activities, including the creation of budgets.

• Attend meetings related to research administration, departmental activities, and research leadership.

• Adhere to hospital protocols, safety regulations, infection control standards, and RAF policies and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with 3+ years of experience.

• A suitable mix of education, certifications, and/or relevant work experience will be taken into account.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, grant administration, and/or budget management is required.

• Experience in healthcare or non-profit sectors is preferred.

• Familiarity with federal and non-federal grants.

• Understanding of grants administration policies and practices.

• Capability to work autonomously and exercise independent judgment.

• Proficiency in anticipating objections, planning responses, performing effectively under pressure, and resolving issues.

• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Proficient in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and web browsers.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external contacts.

• Committed team player eager to learn and share knowledge with staff.

• Completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

• Vaccination against COVID-19 and flu, along with a COVID-19 booster, is mandatory for staff.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.

• Discretionary annual bonuses.

• Merit increases.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• 403(b) retirement savings matches.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Resources available to support the well-being of employees and their families.