Remote Research Financial Compliance Analyst

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to support the University’s $1.4B+ research enterprise through expert financial analysis, post‑award compliance oversight, proactive award monitoring, and collaborative partnerships across colleges, campuses, and central units.

This role strengthens post‑award administration by providing audit leadership, compliance advisory support, data‑driven analysis, training, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years (Advanced Professional) or 6+ years (Senior Professional) in related field.
• Experience with post-award administration and compliance in research
• Ability to lead audits and closeout activities; strong data analysis skills
• Proficiency in Excel; scripting (Python) preferred; familiarity with SAP/S4HANA and Workday beneficial

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for audits, reviews, and investigations; track findings through resolution.
• Monitor labor and payroll indicators; prepare financial and compliance reports.
• Analyze issues like labor distribution, cost transfers, budgeting challenges, and cost sharing.
• Identify at-risk transactions and coordinate resolutions with units and central partners.
• Design repeatable monitoring processes; automate analyses and reporting.

Skills

Post-award compliance

Financial analysis

Audit leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

Excel

Python

SIMBA (SAP/S/4HANA)

Workday

Job description

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a Research Financial Compliance Analyst to support the University’s $1.4B+ research enterprise through expert financial analysis, post‑award compliance oversight, proactive award monitoring, and collaborative partnerships across colleges, campuses, and central units.

This role strengthens post‑award administration by providing audit leadership, compliance advisory support, data‑driven analysis, training, and process improvement.