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Essential Functions:

• Serves as the primary of contact with Principal Investigators for all financial aspects of research portfolios. Provides budget setup details for research accounts. Oversees research accounts and grant expenditures.
• Provides financial analysis to Principal Investigators and/or designees monthly of the grant activity. Works with investigators to initiate sponsor prior approvals as required by the project within the Principal Investigator's research portfolio.
• Ensures adherence to institutional policies and reviews allowability of purchases according to sponsor guidelines to maintain fiscal compliance.
• Serves as a research finance expert, providing fiscal guidance and creative problem solving.
• Maintains a high level of professional knowledge through self-study, research, participation in professional development, and attendance at webinars and conferences.
• Maintains a detailed financial shadow workbook for all research accounts.
• Works closely with the RBC Lead, RBC Manager, Sponsored Projects Officer, Grants Accountants, and Director of OSP. Active member of their RBC Pod facilitates meetings as needed to effectively manage the grant portfolio.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience, required.

Experience:

• One year of related experience, required.
• Experience in the management of grant and contract funding mechanisms (e.g., Federal, foundation, pharma studies, etc.), required.
• Experience in research administration, accounting, or equivalent experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Problem solving

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"