Remote Pre-Award Grant Coordinator — Research Finance

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Pre‑Award Grant Coordinator to manage funding for research grants, collaborating with researchers, finance teams, and external funders to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role balances pre‑award lifecycle duties with sponsor requirements, including budget development, proposal coordination, and financial monitoring to support neuroscience research across Mass General Brigham.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or grant accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Workday).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; clear cross-departmental communication; awareness of nonprofit accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers and administration to develop grant applications.
• Monitor compliance with grant terms and deadlines.
• Prepare financial reports to funding agencies in accordance with grant requirements.
• Develop project budgets aligned with grant guidelines and funding limits.
• Coordinate with finance to allocate and document grant expenses.

Skills

Grant accounting

Budget development

Financial reporting

Non-profit accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Related Field of Study

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Pre‑Award Grant Coordinator to manage funding for research grants, collaborating with researchers, finance teams, and external funders to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role balances pre‑award lifecycle duties with sponsor requirements, including budget development, proposal coordination, and financial monitoring to support neuroscience research across Mass General Brigham.