FINANCIAL AND GRANTS MANAGER, School of Medicine, Dean's Office (23500480450519)

The Office of Finance and Grants Administration (OFGA) provides a centralized, specialized financial, and grants management service throughout the School of Medicine. It currently oversees several departments within the School of Medicine both clinical and basic science departments. The Financial and Grants Manager (FGM) under the direction of the Director, will be a part of the OFGA team and is responsible for post-award grant management for a diverse portfolio of federal and non-federal grants, Center funds and discretionary funds. The FGM, will work closely with researchers and other members of the team and will be responsible for analyzing financial reports and projections for trends and presenting data analysis and financial reports to the Department's Principal Investigators (PIs) and the Director - for use in long-term planning and decision-making.

The FGM will respond to a variety of financial inquiries as they arise and will work closely with other offices to ensure all problems are addressed in a timely manner.

Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Working with the Director of Finance in monitoring and reconciling post-award expenditures/invoices
• Following up with any problems discovered and resolving with appropriate actions
• Monitoring post-award budgetary expenses for his/her portfolio to ensure compliance in accordance with granting agencies and University guidelines  Ensuring expenditures are allowable and allocated to correct funds
• Advising Principal Investigators on Boston University's policies and procedures, as well as providing expertise and guidance regarding NIH and other sponsors' rules and regulations
• Attending meetings, trainings and workshops to stay current on job-related regulations and policies
• HR responsibilities
• Backup assigned department when needed
• Help with training new employees
• Other duties as assigned by the Director

• Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of related experience
• Strong and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and very good problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience using a high degree of judgment and making sound independent decisions
• Experience handling confidential materials and information with discretion
• Experience working under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritize duties while managing multiple high-priority projects
• Experience taking initiative and being self-directed
• Experience working well both independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team preferred

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

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