Senior Financial Analyst I

Rutgers University; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, part of Rutgers University, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst I to join the finance team in New Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on financial analysis, budget coordination, and programmatic funding management to support tobacco research initiatives.

The successful candidate will prepare budgets, analyze financial performance, monitor subawards, and ensure expenditures comply with sponsor and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant field plus four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in fiscal activities.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
• Ideal candidate will have excellent business acumen, accounting skills, detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares budget and forecast for units within the Center based on organization’s performance, estimated revenue, expense reports and past budget numbers.
• Supports the Institution’s annual RBHS budget preparation.
• Prepares financial analyses and consults with project PIs to monitor progress and adjust for program changes; monitors subawards.
• Reviews and approves expenditures of departments to ensure budget compliance and sponsor policy alignment.
• Directs preparation of special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle Cloud Financials

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing

Department

Overview

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Posting Summary

Rutgers is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst I for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ This position is responsible for conducting financial analysis, projects and statistical studies. Coordinates formulation, monitoring, and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement the program objectives of the organization.
Duties include:

• Prepares budget and forecast for units within the Center based on organization’s performance, estimated revenue, expense reports and past budget numbers.
• Supports the Institution’s annual RBHS budget preparation
• Prepares financial analysis and consults with project PI’s to monitor progress and ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes to facilitate long‑term planning; includes the monitoring of subawards.
• Reviews and approves expenditures of departments to ensure compliance with budget and allow ability according to sponsor policy and compliance with Rutgers policy.
• Directs preparation of special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directive

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 28S

Salary Details

Salary Details $81,155 - $100,000

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 81155.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 97671.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 116172.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Working Hours 37.50

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant field plus four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in fiscal activities.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent business acumen, accounting skills, detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer applications at an advanced level (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be resourceful by maximizing the utilization of the Rutgers resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials preferred.
• Strong experience managing a large portfolio of sponsored Grants and Contracts from various types of Sponsoring Agencies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Research grants and contracts budgeting and federal guidelines/regulations pertaining to Research and Development preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1937

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City

State

State NJ

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant field plus four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in fiscal activities?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with Oracle Cloud Financial?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong experience managing a large portfolio of sponsored Grants and Contracts from various types of Sponsoring Agencies?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong knowledge of Research grants and contracts budgeting and federal guidelines/regulations pertaining to Research and Development?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in computer applications at an advanced level (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848-932-3973 or e-mail us .

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at [e-mail] .

Rutgers University participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program .

For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system (login, filling out your application, resetting your password, etc.) please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or [e-mail] .

To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on its campuses, click here .