Grants & Finance Manager, Sponsored Programs

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Central Florida seeks a seasoned financial manager to oversee sponsored research administration, budgets, and post‑award activities. You will partner with institute leadership and principal investigators to ensure sound financial stewardship for federal, state, and industry grants.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and ensuring audit-ready records while maintaining compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• 7–10 years in strategic communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or related program communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration of sponsored research programs, grants, contracts, and institutional funding sources.
• Develop and oversee operating budgets, multi-year financial plans, forecasts, and funding projections.
• Monitor expenditures and revenue activity to ensure sponsor compliance and policy adherence.
• Analyze funding availability and advise leadership on budget planning and resource allocation.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, budget summaries, projections, and ad hoc analyses.
• Review cost allowability, cost allocation, cost sharing, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Coordinate invoicing, account reconciliations, and financial transactions for sponsored awards and research activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits and sponsor reporting.
• Manage award setup, modifications, amendments, subawards, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/sponsor regulations governing sponsored research.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Research communications

Education

Master's degree (accredited)

Job description

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Central Florida seeks a seasoned financial manager to oversee sponsored research administration, budgets, and post‑award activities. You will partner with institute leadership and principal investigators to ensure sound financial stewardship for federal, state, and industry grants.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and ensuring audit-ready records while maintaining compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.