Research Finance Analyst - Post Awards / Grants

Research Financial Analyst II

Position Highlights :

• With moderate oversight, a Research Financial Analyst II, which is an experienced professional role, receives work assignments of increasing complexity. The position will manage all phases of research award administration including pre and post award.
• The primary function of the role is research fund portfolio management, including budget forecasting, monitoring utilization to ensure fiscal compliance, resolving accounting issues, and providing direct financial advisory services.
• Act as a liaison between the Principal Investigator, our central Sponsored Award offices (Office of Sponsored Research and Research Finance), and various other Moffitt departments to appropriately manage an award through its various life cycles.
• Manage sponsored awards, this position requires knowledge of sponsor-specific reporting requirements, including but not limited to 0MB circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133 (administrative and audit requirements for educational and nonprofit institutions) as well as Moffitt's Institutional guidelines.
• With growing expertise in grant management, will serve as a mentor to junior team members, providing guidance and support that reinforces training to catalyze development and advancement.

Responsibilities :

Collaborates with Grant Administrators, Principal Investigators, and other support staff to review / coordinate aspects of grant submission, provide guidance with budget and budget justification

Performs financial analysis on a complex PI portfolio of accounts and provides guidance on strategic planning to maximize budget utilization in a fiscally responsible manner.

Partners with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and other departments to ensure incurred expenses are liquidated timely for appropriate closeout of all expired projects.

Credentials and Experience :

Preferred Exp : 2 years of extramural funding management experience