FINANCIAL AND GRANTS MANAGER, School of Medicine, Dean's Office (23500480450519)
Boston University
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Posted: 24-May-23
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4209784
FINANCIAL AND GRANTS MANAGER, School of Medicine, Dean's Office (23500480450519)
Tracking Code: 23500480450519
Job Description The Office of Finance and Grants Administration (OFGA) provides a centralized, specialized financial, and grants management service throughout the School of Medicine. It currently oversees several departments within the School of Medicine both clinical and basic science departments. The Financial and Grants Manager (FGM) under the direction of the Director, will be a part of the OFGA team and is responsible for post-award grant management for a diverse portfolio of federal and non-federal grants, Center funds and discretionary funds. The FGM, will work closely with researchers and other members of the team and will be responsible for analyzing financial reports and projections for trends and presenting data analysis and financial reports to the Department's Principal Investigators (PIs) and the Director - for use in long-term planning and decision-making.
The FGM will respond to a variety of financial inquiries as they arise and will work closely with other offices to ensure all problems are addressed in a timely manner.
Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Working with the Director of Finance in monitoring and reconciling post-award expenditures/invoices
Following up with any problems discovered and resolving with appropriate actions
Monitoring post-award budgetary expenses for his/her portfolio to ensure compliance in accordance with granting agencies and University guidelines Ensuring expenditures are allowable and allocated to correct funds
Advising Principal Investigators on Boston University's policies and procedures, as well as providing expertise and guidance regarding NIH and other sponsors' rules and regulations
Attending meetings, trainings and workshops to stay current on job-related regulations and policies
HR responsibilities
Backup assigned department when needed
Help with training new employees
Other duties as assigned by the Director
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of related experience
Strong and meticulous attention to detail
Strong analytical skills and very good problem solving skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience using a high degree of judgment and making sound independent decisions
Experience handling confidential materials and information with discretion
Experience working under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritize duties while managing multiple high-priority projects
Experience taking initiative and being self-directed
Experience working well both independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team preferred
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston Universitys COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the Universitys response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 48
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