Grants and Financial Manager

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Grants and Financial Manager to provide high-level pre- and post-award management and financial services across campus, overseeing complex grant portfolios with federal and non-federal sponsors.

Duties include budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, account management, and training for grants and finance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of financial and budget experience.
• Direct experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and research administration.
• Experience managing a team preferred.
• Experience in grant accounting required.
• Familiarity with Huron or similar database.
• Strong accounting skills with ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GSuite; Workday experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of complex grant portfolios.
• Provide budgetary planning and financial analysis.
• Coordinate payroll reconciliation, salary reallocations, and costings.
• Oversee purchasing and account management.
• Train and advise grants and finance specialists.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Grants administration

Supervisory skills

Payroll reconciliation

Policy implementation

Huron database familiarity

Workday experience

Microsoft Office

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Huron

FileMaker

Workday

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 Experience

• Bachelor'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 skills.
• Strong 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.

Job Posting Details

Job Posting Title: Grants and Financial Manager

Department: Office of the Dean of the Faculty

Grade: Grade 10

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

Location Information

Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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.

Company Culture

Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.

Additional Information

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