Financial Officer

1 week ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Officer to join our team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As a Grants Financial Officer, you will be responsible for advising and acting as the primary point of contact for principal investigators on complex post-award matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the financial performance of active grants/contracts and provide updates to PIs to verify the proper distribution of resources and use of funds.
  • Provide financial analysis and oversight on complex matters and prepare reports for PIs, senior administrators, and sponsors.
  • Monitor sponsored research and discretionary accounts to ensure compliance with MIT and sponsor policies through the life of the award.
  • Interact with PIs to develop a range of research proposal budgets and administrative content of proposal submissions for a broad range of federal/industrial/foundation sponsors.
  • Work with RLE's fiscal team to resolve complex issues.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Five years' accounting/finance experience.
  • Knowledge of federal guidelines.
  • Experience with federal contracts and financial administration, research proposal processing, and pre-award administration.
  • Experience in an academic research environment.
  • High-level proficiency with Excel and familiarity with other MS Office programs.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn new business methods and computational skills.
  • Demonstrated record of assuming greater responsibility over time.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a productive, innovative team.
  • Ability to work flexibly as circumstances change in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of enterprise financial systems, grants management tools, and multidimensional databases.
  • MIT experience.

Why Work at MIT?

MIT is a world-renowned institution of higher education, and we offer a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. Our team is dedicated to supporting the research and academic mission of the Institute, and we are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment.


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