Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Sr Research Finance Analyst

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute$85K — $96K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in research finance or related field
  • Strong understanding of research grant mechanisms and compliance regulations
  • Exceptional analytical and financial reporting skills
  • Ability to mentor and train junior staff effectively
  • Proven leadership in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Process post-award project management from setup to closeout
  • Manage complex grant mechanisms throughout their lifecycle
  • Ensure compliance with sponsor rules and internal policies
  • Responsible for institutional financial reporting tasks
  • Assist in the annual Uniformed Guidance Audit for federal grants
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior analysts
  • Develop and deliver training content on grant management processes

Benefits

  • Outstanding customer service culture
  • Opportunities to mentor and lead junior analysts
  • Engagement in cross-departmental special projects
  • Access to training and professional development resources
  • Involvement in compliance and institutional reporting duties
Full Job Description
The Senior Research Finance Analyst process a wide variety of post award management tasks while providing outstanding customer service to colleagues, and the research community, as well as facilitating the research administration effort within DFCI.The Senior Research Finance Analyst takes on complex research portfolios. Mentors/trains junior analysts and provides leadership on ad-hoc or special projects, ensures best practices are followed and identifies new opportunities.

  • Responsible for post award project management from set up to close out, including invoicing, reporting, invoice approval, journal entry reconciliation, and financial reporting
  • Manages complex grant mechanisms throughout the life cycle
  • Ensures awards are managed in full compliance with applicable sponsor's rules and regulations, and DFCI's internal policies
  • Responsible for institutional reporting, such as cash report, drawdowns, and schedule of federal awards
  • Assist managers with the annual Uniformed Guidance Audit for all federal grants, federal sub-contracts, and other federal pass-through awards for inclusion in the DFCI's Year-End Audited Financial Statements
  • Serves as a technical expert and provide guidance and coaching to Junior Analysts
  • Develop training content and provide ongoing training and support to internal staff and Research Department Administrators on grant management processes
  • Leads the drafting, review, and modification of Standard Operating Procedures
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned


The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$85,800.00 - $96,100.00

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a non-profit organization that provides cancer treatment and research services. The institute was founded in 1947 and is affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing the highest quality care to cancer patients, and is dedicated to finding new treatments and cures for the disease. The institute offers a range of services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is also involved in a number of research initiatives, and has made significant contributions to the field of cancer research.
Learn more about Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Size
5,000 employees
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Founded
1947

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