Grants and Financial Manager

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown University seeks a Grants and Financial Manager to provide high-level pre- and post-award management and financial services across campus. The role oversees complex grant portfolios and collaborates with departments and centers to ensure compliant, timely financial operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years in financial management, with direct grant accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft, GSuite, FileMaker, and Workday is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years financial/budget experience, preferably in academia
• Direct experience in financial management including budgeting, reporting, modeling, analysis, policy implementation, and research administration
• Experience in grant accounting required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite and FileMaker; Workday experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; customer service orientation

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of complex grant portfolios for federal and non-federal sponsors
• Lead budgetary/financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Manage payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, and account management
• Coordinate effort certification process and salary reallocations
• Provide training and guidance for grants and finance staff

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Grant accounting

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Huron

Workday

FileMaker

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Job description

Job Description:The Grants and Financial Manager position provides high‐level comprehensive pre‐ and post-award management and financial services to various departments, institutes, and centers across campus. The position independently oversees all aspects of complex grant portfolios, including federal and non-federal sponsors. Duties include budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, account management, coordination of effort certification process, processing of salary reallocations and costings, and financial planning of Sponsored Awards. This position also provides training and advice for grants and finance specialists.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree with least five to seven years of financial and budget experience, preferably in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.Direct experience in financial management, including budget management, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis; policy implementation; and research administration, including familiarity with all relevant policies and procedures.Previous experience managing a team preferred.Experience in grant accounting required.Experience using Huron or similar database preferred.Proven accounting skills/experience required, including the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize own workload and the workload of others.Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite Programs and FileMaker. Workday experience plus.Excellent interpersonal/communication skillsStrong customer service skills.File and database management skills.Supervisory skills preferred.Willingness and ability to continue to learn.Must be able to shift focus and priority in a pressure environment.Must be able to work with large volumes of work, multiple project deadlines, and diverse personalities.Why Brown?Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.Brown University offers flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. Read more about the benefits of working at Brown here.All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV/resume.Benefits of Working at Brown:Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.Recruiting Start Date:2026-07-20Job Posting Title:Grants and Financial ManagerDepartment:Office of the Dean of the FacultyGrade:Grade 10Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Position Work Location:HybridSubmission Guidelines:Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions you may contact [e-mail] is an E-Verify Employer.EEO Statement:Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.