Finance Director, Research & Grants Strategy

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service in New York seeks an experienced financial professional to oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and grant administration for research programs.

You will work with academic and administrative teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. You’ll coordinate sponsored activities, monitor expenditures, support payroll allocations, and guide leadership on financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in financial management, grant administration, and nonprofit operations.
• Strong budgeting, analysis, reporting, and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for research projects.
• Oversee grant administration, budgets, donor reporting, and project closeouts.
• Coordinate sponsored research activities with NYU offices.
• Support research personnel administration, payroll allocations, and staffing.
• Coordinate contracts, subawards, procurement, and financial compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and improve reporting processes.
• Provide financial guidance to CIC leadership and research teams.

Skills

Financial management

Grant administration

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting/ public administration or related field

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service in New York seeks an experienced financial professional to oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and grant administration for research programs.

You will work with academic and administrative teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. You’ll coordinate sponsored activities, monitor expenditures, support payroll allocations, and guide leadership on financial decisions.