Senior Financial Analyst
Core
Senior-level independent contributor providing strategic oversight, subject matter expertise, and operational leadership for billing, collections, cash management, and financial compliance across sponsored research awards.
Role type
Senior IC financial analyst (sponsored research administration)
Builds
Accurate invoicing, collections, cash applications, and financial reports for federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors.
Domain
Higher education research administration + financial management
Required skills
Sponsored research administration, financial management, federal regulations (Uniform Guidance), institutional accounting, process improvement, complex problem solving, data analysis, leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
7+ years in sponsored research/billing/collections, leading complex projects, strategic mentoring, interpreting federal regulations
Technologies
Oracle, AURA, Business Objects, Orbit, LOC Draw sheets, PMS, Research.gov, Huron Research Suite, Oracle Cloud, Workday, Microsoft Office, Adobe suite
Responsibilities
Serve as institutional SME for billing/collections/cash management; lead policy development and process improvement; manage complex billing/collection activities for diverse sponsors; interpret sponsor agreements and resolve disputes; ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance/GAAP; lead advanced financial analyses and maintain dashboards; mentor staff and provide technical leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant judgment and decision-making authority
