UMass Boston · 18 hours ago
Manager of Sponsored Finance
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUMass Boston is seeking a Manager of Sponsored Finance to oversee the day-to-day management of sponsored projects and supervise a team of financial research administrators. This role is critical in ensuring compliance and financial integrity while supporting the university’s post-award research enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Directly supervises post-award staff, managing hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations; assigns workloads, monitors deadlines, and ensures consistent practices across post-award activities; promotes a culture of accountability, clear communication, and continuous learning; ensures appropriate prioritization and resource allocation to meet operational deadlines and maintain balanced team capacity
Oversees the day-to-day administration of sponsored projects, including billing, financial reporting, budget reconciliation, expense monitoring, sponsor prior approvals, and award closeout; provides guidance and training to staff on financial and administrative sponsor requirements, including prior approval requests; reviews complex or final reports and invoices prior to sponsor submission, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and institutional requirements; interprets and applies university and sponsor policies, ensuring processes remain aligned with evolving regulations and standards
Coordinates with the Amherst LOC team to ensure the timely and accurate invoicing of letter of credit federal awards; ensure the payment readiness of drawdowns; identifies missing or inaccurate information, flags potential issues, and coordinates their correction with the FRA
Coordinates the timely and accurate closeout of sponsored projects, confirming reconciliation of expenditures, submission of final financial reports, and proper deactivation in university systems; ensures all closeout activities are completed in accordance with institutional procedures and sponsor expectations, while maintaining consistency and accuracy across the team
Maintains audit readiness across post-award functions by supporting documentation standards and ensuring compliance with financial and administrative regulations; assists the AVP and institutional leadership in responding to internal and external audit requests by preparing records and supporting analysis; proactively monitors areas of potential risk and assists in implementing corrective actions as needed
Serves as a key point of contact for faculty and departments on post-award matters; collaborates with the Controller’s Office, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), and other units to support efficient, compliant workflows; communicates updates, decisions, and action items to appropriate stakeholders and supports AVP-led initiatives and meetings; facilitates resolution of operational challenges and promotes open, service-oriented communication
Provides initial and ongoing training to post-award staff and ensures awareness of regulatory and procedural changes; maintains internal operating procedures, process documentation, and job aids to support consistent and effective operations; supports the AVP-RF in implementing new systems, tools, and regulatory updates through structured documentation and training initiatives
Generates, analyzes, and distributes data to evaluate post-award performance; supports forecasting, milestone tracking, and reporting needs for leadership; uses data insights to identify trends, assess workload distribution, and recommend improvements in service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, including significant post-award financial management experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of direct supervisory experience, including training and performance management of professional staff
Demonstrated leadership in managing sponsored project portfolios, interpreting sponsor requirements, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a team
Preferred
Master's degree in business, finance, or a related field
Company
UMass Boston
UMass Boston is the city’s only public research university.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
UMass Boston 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 (34)
2024 (24)
2023 (23)
2022 (19)
2021 (16)
2020 (23)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.84MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe Boston FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-02-27Grant· $2.97M
2018-12-14Grant· $0.01M
2017-12-07Grant· $0.85M
Leadership Team
Allyce Najimy
Professor & Co-Founder UMass Boston Sport Leadership & Administration Bachelor Program
Adán Colón-Carmona
PI of the U54 UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership
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