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Research Financial Analyst

2 months ago

Nashville, United States Vanderbilt University Full time
Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the expenditure review, analysis of financial transactions, sponsor financial reporting, and award closeout for a portfolio of sponsored awards. The Research Financial Analyst works within a sub-team to provide focused support to their assigned departments throughout the lifecycle of their awards.

About the Work Unit:

The Research Finance Team strives for excellence in providing support and oversight in administratively managing sponsored projects, monitoring associated financial compliance requirements in accordance with sponsor regulations and university policies, and providing analytical and cost accounting expertise to the management of Vanderbilt's research enterprise. Research Finance includes the Research Financial Analysts that provide central oversight for project expenditures, financial reconciliation, financial reporting, and award closeout. The department includes Research Accountants that perform invoicing, cash management, and accounts receivable management and Data and Cost Analysts that perform cost accounting activities and institutional research reporting as well as award setup and effort certification compliance oversight.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:
  • Provides focused support to departments and Principal Investigators throughout the award life cycle.
  • Reviews expenditures, analyzes financial transactions, prepares sponsor financial reports, and performs award closeouts for a portfolio of awards.
  • Analyzes, resolves, and responds to problems involving expenditure management, award closeout, and sponsor financial reporting.
  • Performs financial reconciliation of awards.
  • Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of university and sponsor policies and procedures regarding expenditures, award closeouts, and sponsor financial reporting.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements and changes to policies and procedures to facilitate automation and fully utilize system capabilities.
  • Task management in the Microsoft-based task tracking environment, including being a proficient user, adapting to software changes, and keeping pace with training and expectations.
Supervisory Relationships:

This position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Director of Research Finance.

Education and Certifications:
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance is preferred.
  • Work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Experience and Skills:
  • Skill in intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is necessary.
  • Experience with Task Management Software and various Microsoft 365 applications is preferred.
  • Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment is necessary.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, understanding their needs and goals is necessary.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively, is necessary.
  • Experience in higher education with a focus in research compliance and/or financial administration in a research university, academic medical center, or other organization subject to an externally regulated environment is preferred.
  • Proven detail-oriented work style in collaboration with effective written and verbal communication skills is necessary.
  • Openness to change, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations, with individuals or groups is necessary.
  • Ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue is necessary.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders is necessary.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

About Us

Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
  • Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
  • Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.