Emory University · 1 day ago
Lead Sponsored Research Financial Analyst
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. They are seeking a Lead Sponsored Research Financial Analyst who will serve as an expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis, responsible for post-award processing of grants and contracts.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis
Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts
Assists in developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies
Duties involve reviewing contracts, updating database records, creating and maintaining grant and contract files, preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts
May supervise professional staff
This is a central job, reporting to Finance of Grants & Accounting (FGC)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
7 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting
Preferred
Strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Must be a team player
Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database
Peoplesoft experience preferred
Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to navigate a complex work environment
Comfort working with ambiguity
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Emory 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
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (417)
2024 (370)
2023 (308)
2022 (266)
2021 (164)
2020 (162)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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