About the Opportunity
The Senior Financial Analyst- Grants provides financial and compliance analysis along with post-award administrative support to College of Science principal investigators (PIs). The College of Science is comprised of six academic departments and is home to 7 institutes and 17 research centers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Financial Analysis
Analyze principal investigators research funding portfolio, including discretionary funding sources, to assist principal investigators in resource and personnel allocation planning
Generate monthly financial and payroll reports for PI reconciliation
Partner with PIs to develop comprehensive financial projections of future expenditures including burn rate and personnel forecasts
Make recommendations to PIs as necessary based on analysis of budget and current expenditures
Analyze financial and payroll discrepancies to ensure timely corrections
Compliance Analysis
Analyze PIs' research funding portfolio to ensure continued compliance with uniform guidance, sponsor, and university regulations
Provide guidance to PIs on cost allowability based on analysis of award terms and conditions
Review project expenditures, cost transfers, and payroll expenses to ensure proper allocation in accordance with all applicable regulations
Analyze project budget and actual expenditures for compliance with sponsor specific regulations and make necessary recommendations to PI based on findings
Analyze student effort allocations on a semester basis to ensure compliance with terms & conditions of the award and budget
Project / Award Administration
Ensure that the project records (NOGA, Amendments, correspondence, etc.) are kept in good order and filed electronically readily available for review and audit
Assist PIs with submitting all grant related transactions including but not limited to no-cost extensions, rebudgets, effort reductions, carryovers, advance account requests, closeouts and ad hoc financial reports to sponsors
Assist PIs with all administrative aspects of an award
Ensure grant transactions are routed through the appropriate offices and processed in a timely manner
Work with NU-RES to ensure new awards are properly set up in Banner and added to the PI’s portfolio
Work with PI and Department Business Manager to clear the deficit accounts
Ad hoc Projects/ Reporting
Assist supervisor with analyzing processes to improve workflow and work efficiencies
Assist in developing new financial analysis and reporting capabilities for faculty portfolios
Mentorship
Assist less experienced analysts with complex post award scenarios
Lead team trainings and utilize expertise to mentor new analysts
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (Finance or similar major preferred)
Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in higher education and/or business setting
Accounting and finance knowledge and ability to work with budgets required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and complete tasks for a number of principal investigators and administrators. Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team are required.
Familiarity with overall federal grant administration is desired
Position Type
Finance
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
