Senior Grants & Post-Award Finance Analyst

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified financial professional to independently manage complex accounting and post-award administration for the Duluth campus and Medical School Institutes. You will advise principal investigators and staff on sponsored and non-sponsored financial activity, ensure compliance, and forecast financial performance.

This role requires strong Excel skills, grant management experience, and proficiency with University systems such as PeopleSoft HRMS, EFS, UM

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.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting principles, sponsor requirements, and University policies.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the financial and post-award administration of assigned sponsored projects, ensuring compliance throughout the award lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary financial advisor and liaison among investigators, Sponsored Projects Administration, and departmental staff.
• Interpret sponsor and University requirements and advise stakeholders on appropriate actions.
• Analyze funding and award circumstances; provide recommendations for administrative requests to sponsors.
• Draft and review financial communications for principal investigators to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Develop ad hoc, monthly, and annual financial reports; identify financial risks and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Grant management

PeopleSoft HRMS

EFS

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in accounting or related field

Tools

UM Analytics

ECRT

EGMS

PeopleSoft HRMS

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified financial professional to independently manage complex accounting and post-award administration for the Duluth campus and Medical School Institutes. You will advise principal investigators and staff on sponsored and non-sponsored financial activity, ensure compliance, and forecast financial performance.

This role requires strong Excel skills, grant management experience, and proficiency with University systems such as PeopleSoft HRMS, EFS, UM