Northeastern University · 2 months ago
Sr Research Compliance Specialist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNortheastern University is seeking a Sr Research Compliance Specialist to support the functions of the central NU-RES Finance office. This role involves overseeing financial operations for the research portfolio, monitoring post-award lifecycle aspects specific to personnel costs, and ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
Education
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Reviewing incoming payroll transactions in Workday
Confirming expenditures are in line with the sponsor approved budget, that they meet effort requirements, and follow Institutional Base Salary rates and federally mandated salary caps
Working with Department Administrators to ensure prior approval requests and compensation requests are coordinated with NU-RES and Payroll teams as necessary
Developing and maintaining policies to ensure compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies in collaboration with subject matter experts, key stakeholders and compliance offices
Developing procedures related to research payroll, creating documents for various internal and external users and facilitating roll out and implementation
Leading training sessions, workshops, and other learning opportunities for NU-RES staff and research community to establish consistency in practice
Supporting all internal/external audits, site visits, and desk reviews. Ensuring proper documentation is collected and submitted appropriately
Monitoring payroll outside of period of performance to assist with closeout process
Working in collaboration with the Process and Audit Manager on all audits, assessments and desk reviews
Distributing metrics reports to NU-RES Finance leadership
Distributing and collecting Research Payroll Certifications
Managing certification process to completion and ensuring late certs are addressed/resolved in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in a related field is required
5 years research administration experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, with the ability to interact with management and senior leadership
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance cost principles, federal salary caps, and effort reporting requirements
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operations group, prioritize duties, and meet deadlines
Must be able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Sharepoint, Outlook, and other analytical tools and workflows
Proven customer service skills and keen organizational skills
This position requires that you have an active DoD Secret clearance (or other necessary level) or ability to obtain clearance at the Secret level
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Hosking
CEO Regional Dean
Dave Thurman
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