Career Opportunity-Manager, Research Finance- Boston Medical Center
alex alex 11 Sep 2014 12:43 EST
Under the general direction of the Associate Director, the Manager, Research Finance is responsible for the fiscal management of grants and contracts according to the terms and conditions of the sponsor. The Manager, Research Finance will directly supervise and coordinate the work activity of a team of Grant Accountants and an Assistant Grant Accountant. Provide career development, support and performance evaluations. Ensure all grant accounts are in good standing. Ideal candidate should have LOC and PMS reporting experience. Responsibilities include assisting Management in ensuring the needs of Principal Investigators and support staffs are met while complying with institutional policies and governmental regulations. Assist management in broad level reporting and analysis for the department. Lead training and education meetings and trainings to both internal and external groups. Perform other duties as required.
1. Directly supervise and coordinate the work activity of a team of Grant Accountants and an Assistant Grant Accountant. Provide career development, support and performance evaluations. Ensure all grant accounts is in good standing.
2. Participate in the interviewing, hiring and training of new Grant Accountants and Assistant Grant Accountants.
3. Review journal entries, FFR’s, and Invoices.
4. Maintain regular communication with each department/program; attend meetings with Grant Accountants and Department PI/s and Admins as needed.
5. Continually assess needs and resolve issues of the Principal Investigator related to Grants Administration.
6. Provide education and training to both internal and external groups in individual and group format.
7. Act as a liaison with General Accounting on daily operational issues.
8. Run Overspent report and send out to appropriate parties.
9. Forecast budgets for accounts that have high spending to ensure there is enough funding for remainder of the project.
10. Perform quarterly REF analysis to FPF for the CARTS model.
11. Assist with annual department projections. Conduct budget to actual analysis.
12. Review shared services biannually and ensure budgets are on target.
13. Communicate with fiscal contacts at funding source for problem resolution and information gathering.
14. Prepare Quarterly Payment Management System Report.
15. Attend and participate in local, state and national conferences related to grants administration. Communicate the knowledge gained at conferences and seminars to staff.
16. Ensure Reconciliations and Closeout’s are completed within 4 months of budget end date.
17. Ensure all AR is collected in a timely manner. No outstanding AR over 120 days.
18. Conduct orientation/training sessions with new principal investigators and administrators to ensure mutual understanding of grant and contract requirements, as well as BMC policies.
19. Assist Compliance Manager with training needs of Administrators and Principal Investigators.
20. Resolve Revenue Tester on a Quarterly Basis
21. Ensure Grants Access Database is correct by running quarterly query checks.
22. Streamline current processes, including the Financial Status Report Template.
23. Perform analysis and support for ad hoc projects as needed.
Interested candidate should email their resume and cover letter to xxxxxx@gmail.com.
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