Senior Research Finance Analyst: Grants & Compliance

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Senior Research Financial Analyst to oversee post-award accounting for complex sponsored projects. You will monitor expenditures, prepare financial reporting, and support award closeouts while mentoring junior staff.

With 3+ years in academic grants administration, you will apply GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and sponsor rules to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred; CPA or MACC/MBA preferred.
• 3+ years post-award grants administration experience.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused support to departments and PIs across award lifecycle.
• Review expenditures for accuracy, allowability, and proper accounting.
• Prepare sponsor financial reports and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with award closeout and sponsor audits.
• Identify process improvements to automate and optimize workflows.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA

MACC

MBA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS 365

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Senior Research Financial Analyst to oversee post-award accounting for complex sponsored projects. You will monitor expenditures, prepare financial reporting, and support award closeouts while mentoring junior staff.

With 3+ years in academic grants administration, you will apply GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and sponsor rules to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.