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

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.

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Expected Hiring Range:

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.