Senior Grants & Finance Analyst — Research Admin

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Senior Grant and Accounting Professional to manage a complex portfolio of sponsored projects, grants, contracts, gifts, and departmental funds. You will ensure compliance with GASB, state rules, sponsor regulations, and CU policies while advising faculty on fiscal and grant management strategies.

You will collaborate with OCG and department leadership on post-award accounting, cost sharing, and internal controls, supporting efficient, compliant financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in financial management.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Advise faculty on budget forecasting for personnel to ensure sponsor allowability and budget alignment.
• Prepare summer faculty salary contracts.
• Oversee all hiring paperwork for undergraduate researchers and Graduate Research Assistants.
• Develop and present financial reports to senior leadership with actionable insights; proactively resolve complex situations.
• Design, refine, and implement tracking tools to reconcile and forecast project expenditures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Database administration

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Senior Grant and Accounting Professional to manage a complex portfolio of sponsored projects, grants, contracts, gifts, and departmental funds. You will ensure compliance with GASB, state rules, sponsor regulations, and CU policies while advising faculty on fiscal and grant management strategies.

You will collaborate with OCG and department leadership on post-award accounting, cost sharing, and internal controls, supporting efficient, compliant financial