Finance Manager

University at Buffalo; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee sponsored award portfolios and partner with Principal Investigators on financial reconciliation, budget planning, and post-award activities. The Finance Manager will serve as the main contact for post-award financial needs and ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies.

Responsibilities include preparing internal financial reports, analyzing expenses for funds optimization, and collaborating with administrative units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required and 5 years of related experience; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of post-award financial management and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with budgeting, financial projections, and sponsor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsored award portfolios for assigned Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Perform post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning, and projections.
• Process post-award financial activities such as salary changes and appointments.
• Serve as a liaison between PIs and administrative units across the University at Buffalo.
• Collaborate with team to achieve funding goals and ensure compliance.

Skills

Budget planning

Post-award financial management

Finance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Database reporting tools

Job description

University at Buffalo is hiring a Finance Manager. The role involves collaborating with Principal Investigators to manage sponsored award portfolios, including financial reconciliation, budget planning, and post-award financial activities. The Finance Manager serves as the main contact for post-award financial needs and ensures compliance with sponsor and university policies.

Highlights

• Manage sponsored award portfolios for assigned Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Perform post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning, and projections.
• Process all post-award financial activities such as salary changes and appointments.
• Serve as a liaison between PIs and administrative units across the University at Buffalo.
• Work collaboratively with team members and advocate for faculty to achieve funding goals.
• Analyze expenses and projected spending to optimize funds usage and compliance.
• Create internal financial reports and conduct meetings with faculty to review portfolios.
• Require knowledge of Excel and other database/electronic reporting tools.
• Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with 5 years related experience; Master’s preferred.
• Annual salary range: $80,000 - $87,500 plus comprehensive benefits.