Financial Analyst, Post-Award, Office of Sponsored Projects
Core
Financial management and analytical support for externally funded research and sponsored projects, including data-driven reporting, variance analysis, and fund reconciliation.
Role type
Senior Financial Analyst (Sponsored Projects)
Builds
Financial reports, variance analyses, and automated reporting tools for research grants.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration / Governmental Accounting
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial analysis, forecasting, data modeling, grant contract interpretation, Microsoft Excel (advanced), process improvement, receivables management, fund reconciliation
Preferred skills
Power BI, Power Automate, VBA, federal guidelines knowledge, Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, VBA
Responsibilities
Conduct financial and operational analysis including trend analysis and variance reviews; Process weekly Letter of Credit (LOC) draws and post-draw reconciliation; Assist with processing refunds and monitoring sponsored receivables; Support program reviews and operational audits; Escalate and communicate financial issues and analytics deliverables.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC