Sr Financial Analyst

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a designated Finance and Grant Manager for the Department of Psychology. This role oversees all financial performance, prepares budgets, and manages reimbursements and transactions, reporting to the Chair.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in finance/related field with 5+ years in finance and grants, plus CLASP certification (or willingness to obtain). The university emphasizes inclusion and excellence in research support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• CLASP certification or ability to obtain within a year.
• Demonstrated experience in finance and grants management, budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead Finance and Grant Manager for the Department of Psychology, reporting to the Chair.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets, adjunct budgets and forecasts.
• Supervise staff accountants and approve departmental reimbursements and financial transactions.
• Act as grant administrator for multiple applications and coordinate submissions with university offices.
• Ensure compliance with major foundations (NIH, NSF) and maintain CLASP certification.
• Foster relationships across university offices to support timely reporting and grant opportunities.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field

CLASP certification

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 775 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 210630 Psychology

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 112

Compensation Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead Finance and Grant Manager for the Department of Psychology at the University of Rochester. Reports directly to the Chair.
• Responsible for the department's overall financial performance including developing annual operating/capital budget, adjunct budget and financial forecasting.
• Supervisors staff account and provides approvals on all departmental reimbursements and financial transactions.
• Serves as grant administrator for multiple grant applications and oversees grant submissions with university grant offices.
• Understands compliance and regulations of major grant foundations (NIH, NSF) and is CLASP certified.
• Utilizes university-wide resources to identify targeted grant opportunities.
• Maintains strong relationships within the University of Rochester's infrastructure, especially with the office of the Dean of Grants & Contracts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides detailed financial & administrative information for grant applications and coordinates grant application submission with University grant offices.
• Manages grant applications including creating complex budget spreadsheets, justifications, and projections.
• Manages functions of Pre-Award through Post-Award grant procedures.
• Develops and maintains detailed analysis of various statistical and financial information to be used for financial reporting and reimbursement.
• Performs analysis and tests to ascertain integrity of accounting data, account balances and timeliness of reporting.
• Makes day-to-day interpretations and decisions on the accounting treatment of financial transactions.
• Maintains contact with University service departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Contacts Account Managers to discuss fluctuations and variances in monthly detail activity.
• Designs and develops detail specifications for financial management system to ensure timely and accurate generation of reports to guide senior management.
• Enhances and maintains accounting and application of reimbursements, principals and procedures.
• Reviews, analyzes and develops control systems for specific funds and reimbursement rate applications.
• As assigned, assumes responsibility for special projects involving financial planning and recommending changes.
• Assumes responsibility for the project, establishes time tables, activity plans and conducts the efforts of any subordinate staff.
• Supervises the staff accountant, including hosting regular meetings, leading training and development activities, and performing regular reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field and 5 years relevant experience in finance and grants required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have CLASP certification, or obtain it within the year.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.