Research Finance Specialist I

Overview

This role provides financial support and analysis to research projects and initiatives by partnering with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with funding regulations to support the successful execution of research programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis for research projects, including budget development, expenditure tracking, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with researchers and grant managers to develop project budgets, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and institutional policies.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for research projects, grants, and funding agencies.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional financial policies, and research ethics guidelines.
• Assist with financial planning and forecasting for research initiatives.
• Utilize financial management systems and software for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate with researchers, grant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to support effective communication regarding financial matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of Financial Analysis experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and budget management.
• Familiarity with research funding mechanisms, grant management, and funding agency regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with researchers, administrators, and finance teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual.
• Grade: 5.
• Base pay determination considers skills, relevant experience (if applicable), education, certifications, and other essential factors.
• Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

Location

• Full-time remote role with one onsite meeting per year.
• Monday through Friday, eastern business hours required.
• Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace. Confirmation will be conducted via Microsoft Teams video for all employees.
• Work location: 399 Revolution Drive.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Work shift: Day (United States of America).
• Employee type: Regular.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, including accommodations required by applicable federal and state laws.