Hi,
OSP at the Whitehead Institute, MA, is seeking a Senior Financial & Research Administrator. See below for the job description, and person to contact.
Thanks
Seamus Boshell
Director for Research Finance
Office for Sponsored Programs
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
5 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA  02142-1493

Senior Financial & Research Administrator

Cambridge, MA

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (WIBR)

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982. Wholly independent in its governance, finances and research programs, Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), offering the intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research university. Whitehead's Faculty Members and Fellows run pioneering programs in cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, genetics and genomics-programs with a record of success.

Director David C. Page likens the Institute to an artists' colony. "What we do here at Whitehead is attract the best possible intellectual capital and empower maximally creative-really wildly creative-individuals to realize their dreams within these walls".

Whitehead offers a generous comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental plans, retirement program, paid time off, reimbursement accounts (FSAs), short and long term disability and much more.
Summary

Responsible for high level strategic and budgetary analysis for institutional and sponsored funds. Preparation of budgetary analysis for quarterly board meetings. Responsible for the financial and regulatory management of research activities in a portfolio of laboratories.

Responsibilities Include:

Strategic & Budgetary Analysis
.	Analyze costs and revenues of sponsored and institutional funds to assist senior management's decision-making.
.	Forecast Institute's F&A recovery.
.	Preparation of budgetary analysis for quarterly board meetings.
.	High level financial analysis of compensation and fringe benefits.

Fiscal and Regulatory Management of a Portfolio of Laboratories
.	Develop and maintain fiscal year budgets for each laboratory, conducting monthly variance analyses to explain variations.
.	Provide monthly financial reports to the laboratories.
.	Meet quarterly with PIs and Lab Administrators to review financial reports.
.	Specific post-award duties may involve evaluating requests for equipment purchases and pre-award expenditures, reviewing awards for appropriate expenditures, and reviewing effort reporting and cost transfers.
.	Provide assistance to PIs and Lab Administrators in interpreting award terms and conditions.
.	Resolve award-related problems and concerns with funding agencies as needed.
.	Work collaboratively with all administrative departments to resolve issues related to revenue, AP, F&A recognition, benefits recognition, stipend allocation, and other issues affecting awards management.
.	Submit all closeout documents required by sponsors at the conclusion of awards.

Qualifications:

.	MBA or other relevant professional/graduate degree preferred, and a minimum of seven years of grants/budget experience at a non-profit or academic research institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
.	Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
.	Working knowledge of federal financial reporting requirements, including OMB Circular A-122, A-110, and PHS Grants Policy Statement, FAR.
.	Ability to perform complex financial analysis under tight deadlines.
.	Strong organization, collaboration and communications skills (both oral and written).
.	Ability to interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
.	Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interested candidates should send resume to:
Dilly Wilson
The Whitehead Institute
Senior Human Resources Specialist
xxxxxx@wi.mit.edu
5 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Tel: 617-258-6725

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