Senior Grants & Financial Analyst – Post-Award Expert

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Tuition and professional development

Health/dental plans and retirement

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks an experienced financial professional to independently manage complex accounting and post-award administration for medical school units including Duluth and related institutes. You will advise investigators, interpret sponsor requirements, and oversee budget, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly and annual financial reports, coordinating effort certifications, and guiding units on payroll distributions while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least four years of professional work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiarity with University systems such as PeopleSoft HRMS, EFS, UM Analytics, ECRT and EGMS
• Current UMN Certified Approver or ability to obtain certification within 12-months of employment
• Grant management and accounting experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently interpret and apply complex accounting principles, sponsor requirements, and University policies, procedures, and guidelines to sponsored and non-sponsored financial activities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage priorities, coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to financial and non-financial audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex accounting, post-award administration, and financial activities for assigned units.
• Serve as financial advisor and liaison among investigators, Sponsored Projects Administration, and departmental staff.
• Interpret sponsor and University requirements and advise stakeholders on action.
• Develop and analyze ad hoc and periodic financial reports for grants and programs.
• Lead financial discussions with investigators regarding award status and risks.
• Coordinate effort certification for faculty and projects.
• Monitor awards for compliance and coordinate issue resolution.
• Review and approve expenditures to ensure compliance and forecast future spending.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft HRMS familiarity

EFS familiarity

UM Analytics

ECRT & EGMS familiarity

Grant management experience

Independent accounting interpretation

Effective communication

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft HRMS

EFS

UM Analytics

ECRT

EGMS

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks an experienced financial professional to independently manage complex accounting and post-award administration for medical school units including Duluth and related institutes. You will advise investigators, interpret sponsor requirements, and oversee budget, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly and annual financial reports, coordinating effort certifications, and guiding units on payroll distributions while maintaining strong