University of Pittsburgh · 10 hours ago
Senior Financial Research Administrator
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Senior Financial Research Administrator to support research operations within the Department of Neurology. This role involves providing high-level financial oversight and strategic support for complex sponsored research projects and clinical studies, ensuring compliance with various requirements while managing research portfolios and advising faculty.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide expert financial guidance during proposal development, including budget justification and allowability analysis
Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts; oversees and approves invoices, cost analyses, re-budgeting projects, sub-awards, journal entries, and supply purchases. May include clinical trials
Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets; processes amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of contracts; arbitrates claims and complaints; serves as a primary contact for all accounting and regulatory issues
Monitors account activity including expenditures, cost transfers, adjustments, reconciliations, and other related transactions; performs internal audits and processes budget modifications
Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders including all federal and public accounting agencies and firms
Ensures accuracy and adherence to budgets, sponsor terms, federal regulations, policies, and procedures; provides policy and procedure interpretation
Prepares complex applications and reports to federal and sponsoring agencies; analyzes financial documentation and reviews routine reports
Develops and implements accounting techniques, policies, and procedures to reduce expenses and improve operations
Tracks multiple grants and contracts to advise University employees on long-term financial viability; educates employees on grant and contract procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3 years of experience
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement
Must be able to navigate a university setting
Must be able to communicate effectively
Company
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.
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Funding
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