Finance Administrator
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. A pplicants must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA 3 days per week to be eligible for this position.
Compensation : $38-40 / hr. (temp)
$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.