Manager, Research Finance

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Manager of Research Finance at a top pediatric research center overseeing compliance and financial reporting functions for research projects. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on funding and regulatory requirements.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership in all areas affecting Research Finance;
Responsible for improving post award management leading to better, more standardized post award sponsored projects’ administration and compliance.
Manages, plans, and evaluates operations to ensure financial compliance with all relevant federal (2 C.F.R. Part 200), state laws, University and Sponsor polices and regulations.
Leads and serves as the point of contact with auditors and sponsors on all financial matters of sponsored projects.
Responsible for the development of the post award policies and procedures in cooperation with other relevant departments.
Responsible for the review of sponsored research contracts/agreements in cooperation with other departments, and transmittance of executed contracts/agreements to sponsors, prime institutions and sub-awardees.
Manages month-end and fiscal year end closing process for grants and accounts receivable.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Eight years central institutional research administration experience; five years federal grants regulation direct experience.
Three years' experience in a supervisory role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
403(b)
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

post award managementfinancial compliancesponsored projects administrationcontract reviewgrants regulationmonth-end closingfiscal year end closingaccountingfinance

Soft Skills

leadershipsupervisory experiencecommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree