Financial Manager, Biomedical Engineering

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an experienced grant administrator to support sponsored research budgets within the Biomedical Engineering Department. The role advises the director and faculty on development, submission, and execution of budgets and manages financial accounts, liaising with university offices.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets for program applications, approving expenditures, and building financial reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grant administration or related budgeting roles.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in higher education or biomedical research budget processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and administrative parts of sponsored program applications.
• Approve expenditures for cognizant accounts including payroll, supplies, and capital equipment.
• Build and analyze financial reports; project trends and present findings to PIs and the Director.
• Ensure compliance with granting agencies and university policies.

Skills

Grant administration

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location
Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code
26500415810819

Posted Date
9/18/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$71,925.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$82,700.00

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Boston University has an exciting opportunity for an experienced grant administrator to support the research programs of our top ten Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department. The BME Department is educating a diverse student population to address a diverse set of biomedical engineering challenges. This position is responsible for advising and assisting the director and assigned faculty with the development, submission and execution of sponsored research budgets; management of assigned financial accounts; and communicating with other university administrative offices.

Responsibilities Include

• Preparing budgets and all administrative parts of sponsored Program applications.
• Approve all expenditures for cognizant accounts including payroll actions, supply, and capital equipment purchases.
• Build and analyze financial reports, make projections for trends, and present the results of data analysis to Principal Investigators (PIs) and the Director.
• Apply the guidelines from granting agencies and university policies to budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance.

The Boston University Biomedical Engineering Department is among the largest of its kind in the country. Founded in 1966, BU-BME was among the first to offer a bachelor's degree in the subject area. Today, we offer a full suite of undergraduate and graduate degrees and are consistently ranked among the top BME departments in the nation. The faculty are passionate about applying engineering, computational, and analytical techniques to biological systems from the nanoscale level of DNA to the macroscopic level of organ systems.

Required Skills

• 5+ years required.
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently.
• One to three years of related experience, preferably in grant management for higher education.
• Familiarity with SAP preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.