Finance Manager

AgUpdate; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee post-award financial activity for sponsored projects. You will collaborate with PIs to manage budgets, perform reconciliations, and ensure timely processing of salary changes and appointments.

Responsibilities include creating financial reports, reviewing research portfolios with faculty, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements. A collaborative team environment and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and 5 years of related experience.
• Strong financial analysis and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Excel and other database/electronic reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to manage post-award financial activity.
• Perform post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning and projections.
• Process salary changes and appointments in a timely manner.
• Create internal financial reports and review research portfolios with faculty.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, university and Foundation requirements.
• Serve as liaison between PIs and administrative units across UB.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Finance Manager

Department: Sponsored Projects Services

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63734

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) within the Research, innovation and Economic Development division at the State University of New York at Buffalo is searching for Finance Managers (FM). This role has primary responsibility for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure the smooth financial management and oversight of a diverse funding portfolio. The incumbent will manage sponsored award portfolios for assigned PIs with responsibilities including post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning and projections, and timely processing of all post-award financial activity, including salary changes and appointments.

The FM will be the first point of contact for all the PI's post-award financial needs and will collaborate with post-award colleaguesto ensure the efficient processing and reconciliation of financial activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Award planning, including initial kick-off meeting for all related parties.
• Formulate financial projections and revise award budgets as necessary.
• Analyze expenses and projected spending to maximize the use of available funds and ensure compliance with sponsor, university and Research Foundation requirements and policies.
• Assist with adhering to the specific reporting guidelines and requirements set by external sponsors, which include expectations for report format and content.
• Create internal financial reports and conduct meetings with faculty members to review their research portfolios effectively.
• Periodically review the effectiveness of the financial reporting process and meeting structure, adjusting as necessary to improve efficiency and communication.
• Serve as the liaison between PIs and various administrative units across UB.

Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and serve as a resource for other research administration staff. Experience fostering a supportive environment, advocating for faculty members, and helping overcome challenges in achieving funding goals.

Interpersonal Skills: Relationship Building: Skill in building positive relationships with PIs, faculty members, and administrative colleagues. Advocacy: The capacity to advocate for the needs of PIs, foster a conducive atmosphere for realizing funding objectives, and maintain adherence to the intricate regulatory landscape of managing sponsored programs.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff… employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong financial analysis and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituents and articulate needs in a respectful and professional manner.
• Knowledge and understanding of Excel and other database/electronic reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in research administration or post-award financial management, preferably in a higher education or research setting.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $87,500

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Stacey Brown

Contact's Pronouns: she/her

Contact's Title: HR Specialist

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/06/2026