Columbia University · 3 months ago
Grants Finance Manager - Core Administration
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expColumbia University is a leading institution recognized for its excellence in diverse research areas. They are seeking a Grants Finance Manager to support post-award administrative activities, manage a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects, and foster continuous improvement within the team.
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Responsibilities
Manage a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects (grants, contracts, gifts, endowments), including budgeting, reconciliation, forecasting, and financial oversight
Serve as a subject matter expert; ensure portfolio accuracy and coordinate with SPA, SPF, and pre-award teams for award setup, modifications, and reporting
Set up and monitor subawards and compliance agreements; review and process invoices promptly
Oversee payroll and labor transactions; maintain labor schedules, manage effort reporting and salary distributions, and resolve suspense accounts and overruns
Review and process grant-related financial transactions in compliance with sponsor and university policies
Assist with budget tool updates, annual closeouts, and preparation of financial data for reports and final submissions
Maintain audit-ready records aligned with sponsor and institutional guidelines
Collaborate with leadership to refine grant management processes and policies
Stay current on federal and sponsor regulations; share knowledge and best practices with the team
Complete all required institutional and departmental training
Coach junior staff and contribute to team alignment and process improvement initiatives
Build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty and administrative offices (SPA, SPF, Finance)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and experience
At least 4 years of relevant experience in grants administration, with a focus on post-award management
Proficiency in finance and accounting principles as applied to sponsored projects; familiarity with grant management systems (e.g., eRA Commons, InfoEd, ASSIST)
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to mentor others in these areas
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis tools
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; adept at managing multiple complex projects and making sound decisions
Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of engaging effectively with senior faculty and leadership
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; committed to fostering productive relationships across diverse teams
Strong customer service orientation and respect for inclusive collaboration
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, finance, accounting, business administration, public health, public administration, or a closely related field
Company
Columbia University
Columbia University is a research institution and Ivy League school for undergraduate and graduate students across various fields
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Columbia University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (433)
2024 (353)
2023 (333)
2022 (370)
2021 (283)
2020 (221)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.84MKey Investors
ValeNational Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-17Grant
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Jeannette Wing
Executive Vice President for Research and Professor of Computer Science
Asaf Cidon
Assistant Professor, EE and CS
Recent News
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