Grant Financial Analyst

Grant Financial Analyst

The University of Utah is one of the nation's premier R1 research institutions, generating over $700 million annually in research activity that drives innovation, discovery, and economic growth. As Utah's flagship university, the institution is deeply committed to advancing knowledge, fostering discovery, and serving as an engine of economic and societal impact for the state and beyond. Within this environment, the Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) plays a critical role in ensuring research is supported with strong financial stewardship, integrity, and accountability. RMC is undergoing a period of exciting transformation expanding staff capacity, implementing new service models, modernizing business processes, and streamlining technology solutions. The Financial Reporting Analyst II will be tasked with ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, particularly during the close-out of sponsored projects. Must have the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify findings clearly, ensure accuracy in financial documentation and reporting and robust analytical skills. This position will cross collaborate Principal Investigators, department administrators, and the Grants and Contracts team and requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and execute financial closeout procedures for sponsored projects
• Confirm all expenditures are allowable, allocable, and documented
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, sponsor terms and institutional policies
• Prepare final financial reports, technical reports, invention, and inventory reports
• Reconcile project budgets
• Monitor cost transfers, payroll allocations and award expenditures
• Maintain accurate record of closeout activities and communications
• Identify potential compliance issues

Key skills include :

Minimum Qualifications :

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example : bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Financial Reporting Analyst, II : Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences : Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle), and financial reporting software.

Type : Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary : Applications received by 11 / 25 / 25 will receive priority review.