Financial Analyst - Grants/Sr. Financial Analyst-Grants
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Job Summary: As part of the Administrative Resource Center at the College of Engineering, the Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst provides financial and compliance analysis along with post-award administrative support to college principal investigators (PI's). Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Oversee the financial planning and analysis of the PI's funding portfolio to assist PIs with expenditure and payroll forecasting; meet regularly with PIs to monitor and review projections Research, interpret, and apply the policies and regulations that govern grants, contracts, and internal awards to ensure the PI's portfolio remains in compliance; provide monthly financial reports, resolve accounting and payroll issues, facilitate annual effort certifications, and review financial reconciliations while working to resolve errors Partner with PIs to submit all grant-related prior approval requests including no-cost extensions, re-budgets, advance accounts, and closeouts in accordance with sponsor guidelines Analyze processes to improve workflow and work efficiencies; determine changes needed to avoid repetition of errors; plan for better faculty satisfaction in the management of their funded portfolio; and provide formal and informal training opportunities Act as liaison between the College, NU-RES, and other University units as needed Perform other related duties or projects as assigned or required