Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Finance Research Manager

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $78,000 - $113,000 per year

About the role

  • Directly supervise and coordinate the work activity of assigned several RFAs.
  • Oversee sponsored projects related financial transactions informed by all internal and external compliance regulations and policies.
  • Maintain regular communication with departments/programs.
  • Initiate and guide operational improvements to support the faculty and departments in their research related endeavors.
  • Identify training gaps and lead training and education meetings for RFAs and Department Research Administrators.
  • Drive BMC research administration education and training to both internal and external groups.
  • Manage continuous development and integration of function across Research Finance and General Accounting.
  • Provide oversight and review of sponsored financial reporting at the department.
  • Mediate financial challenges and communicate fiscally responsible behaviors to research community.
  • Mentor RFAs in their communication with sponsor and BMC contacts for problem resolution and information gathering.
  • Maintain continuous development and knowledge in research administration through conferences and other means of education.
  • Oversight of account reconciliations, effort reporting, closeouts and aging Sponsored AR.
  • Oversight and review of orientation/training sessions with new principal investigators and administrators and others to ensure mutual understanding of grant and contract requirements, as well as BMC policies.
  • Facilitate the innovation and streamlining of Research Operations processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Research Finance/Grants Administration with minimum 1-2 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
  • Knowledge of State, Federal and Non-Federal sponsored programs’ regulations and operation policies, including Uniform Guidance, OASC-3, NIH grants policy statement, and FARs.
  • Working knowledge of key practices in the field of research administration.
  • Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of organizational skills and demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Skilled at problem solving and conflict resolution.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and to delegate where appropriate.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
  • Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
  • Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Research FinanceGrants AdministrationFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationEffort ReportingCloseoutsAging Sponsored AROperational ImprovementsTraining and Education
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership AbilitiesProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationDelegationTime Management