Research Finance Analyst I

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Massachusetts seeks an entry-level Research Finance Analyst I to support post‑award management and research administration within a fast-paced team.

You will help set up project awards, manage grant life cycles, and handle invoicing and reporting while maintaining confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business, Finance or similar field.
• 1+ year of professional experience in Finance, Business or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Set up project awards and amend projects as needed.
• Manage financial administration of less complex research portfolio across grant life cycle (Non-federal & Federally).
• Approve subcontract invoices for payment.
• Ensure awards are managed in compliance with sponsor rules and internal policies.
• Close-out projects with journal entries and reconciliation.
• Prepare financial reporting and invoicing to sponsors.

Skills

PeopleSoft

Infoed

Grant mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot tables

Job description

The Research Finance Analyst I process a wide variety of post award management tasks while adhering to best practices, providing outstanding customer service to co-workers, and the research community, as well as facilitating the research administration effort within DFCI. The Research Finance Analyst I is an entry-level professional; uses general business concepts for problem solving and works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. The Research Finance Analyst I takes on a less complex financial portfolio of grants.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for setting up project awards and amend projects as needed.
• Manages the financial administration of less complex research portfolio throughout grant life cycle of Non-federal and Federally grants.
• Approves incoming subcontract invoices for payment.
• Ensures that awards are managed in full compliance with applicable sponsor’s rules and regulations and DFCI’s internal policies.
• Responsible for closing-out of projects, including journal entries and reconciliation.
• Responsible for financial reporting and invoicing to sponsors.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• PeopleSoft, Infoed or a similar grant management system.
• Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of V-LOOKUP, pivot-tables in Excel
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and communication skills with a focus in customer service.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle complex and confidential information with discretion.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business, Finance or similar field required

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 1-year professional experience in Finance, Business or Accounting.
• This may include directly relevant internships.
• Experience in research administration in an academic setting (hospital, non-profit organization or university) preferred.

License/Certification/Registration: N/A

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$54,200.00 - $79,200.00