Post-Award Finance Manager, Grant Portfolio

AgUpdate; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee post-award financial activity for sponsored projects. You will collaborate with PIs to manage budgets, perform reconciliations, and ensure timely processing of salary changes and appointments.

Responsibilities include creating financial reports, reviewing research portfolios with faculty, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements. A collaborative team environment and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and 5 years of related experience.
• Strong financial analysis and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Excel and other database/electronic reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to manage post-award financial activity.
• Perform post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning and projections.
• Process salary changes and appointments in a timely manner.
• Create internal financial reports and review research portfolios with faculty.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, university and Foundation requirements.
• Serve as liaison between PIs and administrative units across UB.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee post-award financial activity for sponsored projects. You will collaborate with PIs to manage budgets, perform reconciliations, and ensure timely processing of salary changes and appointments.

Responsibilities include creating financial reports, reviewing research portfolios with faculty, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements. A collaborative team environment and strong analytical skills are essential.