Sponsored Programs Finance Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Sea Grant, based at MIT, seeks a Manager of Research Administration to lead complex pre- and post-award financial activities, oversee omnibus and non-omnibus accounts, and coordinate budgets and proposals with faculty and sponsors. The role requires ensuring compliance with MIT, sponsor, donor, and federal policies while guiding financial strategy and reporting.

This one-year position, with renewal possible based on funding continuity, involves overseeing salary distributions, subawards,

Responsibilities

• Manage complex pre- and post-award activities and daily financial operations.
• Advise Principal Investigators on financial strategy, compliance, rebudgeting, and risk mitigation.
• Develop financial reports, projections, and analyses for monthly, quarterly, annual, and sponsor submissions.
• Supervise three staff and provide backup support for routine financial operations and related administrative functions.

Job description

MIT Sea Grant, based at MIT, seeks a Manager of Research Administration to lead complex pre- and post-award financial activities, oversee omnibus and non-omnibus accounts, and coordinate budgets and proposals with faculty and sponsors. The role requires ensuring compliance with MIT, sponsor, donor, and federal policies while guiding financial strategy and reporting.

This one-year position, with renewal possible based on funding continuity, involves overseeing salary distributions, subawards,