Financial Analyst

Overview

This full-time, exempt Financial Analyst (Post-Award) role is part of the Grants Financial Management team within the Office of Sponsored Projects. The position focuses on post-award financial management and analytical support for externally funded research and sponsored projects.

The work is based in Austin, TX, with an immediate start date and an expected ongoing duration.

Responsibilities

• Manage funds within the Office of Sponsored Projects by reviewing processes for efficiency and contributing to workflow improvement.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses, including trend analysis, variance reviews, and reporting using manual and automated tools.
• Communicate financial issues proactively and provide timely updates on analytics and receivables activities.
• Process weekly Letter of Credit (LOC) draws, including preparing draw reports, creating supporting vouchers, reviewing LOC balances, and performing income adjustments.
• Ensure proper fund placement for sponsored projects and perform post-draw reconciliations to verify accuracy and maintain correct balances.
• Assist with processing refunds on sponsored funds by preparing documentation and coordinating submissions through appropriate systems, while maintaining status logs.
• Support day-to-day sponsored receivables activities, including monitoring outstanding balances, preparing aging reports, tracking payments, researching discrepancies, and initiating collection communications.
• Maintain accurate records related to receivables and refunds.
• Support program reviews and operational audits by identifying efficiency opportunities and recommending workflow improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preference for degrees in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in research administration and governmental or commercial accounting.
• Proficiency in costing allocations, reporting, and analyzing substantial amounts of data.
• Ability to interpret terms and conditions of research grants and contracts.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex spreadsheets, formulas, and data modeling.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks accurately and diplomatically.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent communication skills for high-level interactions within the research administration community.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork capabilities.
• Eligible to work in the United States full-time for any employer.
• Relevant education and experience substitutions considered as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 automation tools.
• Knowledge of federal guidelines for higher education.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.
• Prior experience in a Sponsored Projects Office.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Fully remote work option available.

Location

Austin, TX