Senior Grants Finance Manager - Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Research Administration, the Senior Grants Finance Manager provides support in the coordination and management of the grants, clinical trials, contracts and subcontracts administered in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This position will participate in all pre-and post-award grant processes and ensure compliance with the regulations, policies and procedures, and deadlines and milestones governing sponsored research funds. The Grants Manager is an integral member of the Department's Research Administration team and will work closely with Principal Investigators, department administration, as well as CUMC administration.

Responsibilities

1. 
   Post-Award Management: Provides assistance in the coordination of all post award activities, including progress reports and no-cost extensions. Establishes and maintains appropriate communication with sponsoring and regulatory agencies, Principal Investigators and other designated University members regarding grant/account status. Provides assistance in the allocation of award budgets; maintains budgets for programs, including reconciliation and transfers, maintains all official award records. Audits, monitors and schedules reports of grant activities.
2. 
   Budget and Accounting: Assists the Director, Research Administration with research budget and financial monitoring; keeps all informed of financial impact. Assist in developing project budgets. Prepares and tracks salary accounting and allocations under the advisement of the Research Administrator and Principal Investigators. Performs salary transactions; clears suspense, overdrafts, and liquidation of open commitments. Processes Labor Accounting transactions. Assists Department Finance staff with the preparation of the annual research budget and budget reporting.
3. 
   Operations: Monitors projects and work assignments to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met. Advocates for research faculty, staff, and fellows to ensure issues are resolved. Continuously identifies opportunities to improve efficiencies, develop and implement pragmatic solutions, policies and procedures that improve workflow and services and reduce costs. Effectively addresses issues and conflicts as they arise; appropriately seeks input and support from subject matter experts within and outside the department to achieve lasting resolutions. Assists with onboarding and orientation of new faculty and staff.
4. Cross covers other administrative positions and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in research administration, or a combination of training, education, and experience.

Other Qualifications

• Significant experience using Microsoft Excel required.
• Must possess excellent written / oral communication, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and computer skills including spreadsheet creation and online applications.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple and competing deadlines required.
• Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with administrative, clinical research, and financial staff.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and University policies and regulations regarding the receipt and administration of grants and contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge University financial system modules such as FFE, DARTS, WEBSAF, FINSYS, DATAWAREHOUSE, and Budget Tool are strongly preferred.

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