Finance Administrator

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States The Hollister Group Full time

Financial Administrator


Our client, a highly acclaimed university in the Cambridge, MA area, is looking for a Financial Administrator join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has pre- and post-awards experience and has exposure to sponsored research administration.


This position is a temp to perm OR direct hire, permanent opening operating on a hybrid schedule. Applicants must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA 3 days per week to be eligible for this position.


Compensation:

$38-40/hr. (temp)

$85-95K (perm)


Responsibilities:

  • Oversee financial activities, resources, and special programs, primarily related to faculty-controlled funds
  • Serve as a resource for faculty, researchers, and other staff on matters pertaining to sponsored research administration
  • Manage a complex portfolio of faculty-controlled funds from initial proposal development, submission, renewal/extension, through closeout
  • Prepare and submit research proposals and pre- and post-doctoral fellowship applications, review solicitations and determine required components
  • Account set-up and extension
  • Handle sponsor billing agreements and invoice payments
  • Monitor financial performance to ensure compliance with research administration policies, sponsor policies


Qualifications:

  • 3- 5+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in an academic environment
  • Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in pre-award research administration/sponsored programs
  • Must have experience with NIH
  • Must have some experience with government policies or at least an understanding of them (example: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting, Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, and sponsored guidelines
  • Must be outgoing, personable, friendly, and team-oriented
  • Able to maintain time management and productivity working independently and in collaboration with others



Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.



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