Financial Analyst - Grants/Sr. Financial Analyst-Grants

Financial Analyst - Grants/Sr. Financial

Analyst-Grants

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

As part of the Administrative Resource Center at the College of

Engineering, the Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst

provides financial and compliance analysis along with post-award

administrative support to college principal investigators

(PI's).

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Oversee the financial planning and analysis of the PI's funding

portfolio to assist PIs with expenditure and payroll forecasting;

meet regularly with PIs to monitor and review

projections

• Research, interpret, and apply the policies and regulations

that govern grants, contracts, and internal awards to ensure the

PI's portfolio remains in compliance; provide monthly financial

reports, resolve accounting and payroll issues, facilitate annual

effort certifications, and review financial reconciliations while

working to resolve errors

• Partner with PIs to submit all grant-related prior approval

requests including no-cost extensions, re-budgets, advance

accounts, and closeouts in accordance with sponsor

guidelines

• Analyze processes to improve workflow and work efficiencies;

determine changes needed to avoid repetition of errors; plan for

better faculty satisfaction in the management of their funded

portfolio; and provide formal and informal training

opportunities

• Act as liaison between the College, NU-RES, and other

University units as needed

• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned or

required

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 or more years of professional work experience in a higher

education and/or business setting

• Strong customer service focus required; familiarity with

overall federal grant administration is desired

• Accounting and finance knowledge with the ability to work with

budgets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management

skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and

complete tasks for multiple principal investigators and

administrators

• Advanced experience with MS Office (Excel) and Adobe

Professional; ability to learn new software programs and techniques

quickly is essential; Workday Finance experience is

preferred

• Strong attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and the

ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Must stay current with all new and existing regulatory

requirements and institutional policies and procedures, and keep

faculty PIs and department leadership informed of

changes

• Due to the amount of personal and financial data involved, the

(Sr.) Financial Analyst must treat sensitive information related to

salaries, department finances, and science in a confidential and

professional manner

• Knowledge and skills are typically acquired through the

completion of a Bachelor's degree; a business or finance major is

preferred

Documents Required

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Financial Analyst - Grants Salary Range: 80,000-85,000

Sr. Financial Analyst-Grants Salary Range:

87,000-92,000

Position Type

Finance

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work

experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit

eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid

time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as

well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for

more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,

color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability

status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable

law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend

on several factors, which may include your education, experience,

location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay

comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.

Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to

change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Financial-Analyst---Grants-Sr-Financial-Analyst-Grants_R139755

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