Grants and Sponsored Project Financial Analyst - NSABP Foundation : Job Details

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Grants and Sponsored Projects Financial Analyst will contribute to the support of breast and colorectal cancer research and the management of clinical trials by overseeing the financial pre- and post-award grant processes and gathering, compiling, analyzing and reporting of sponsored project financial information throughout the grant life cycle from proposal to closure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

40% OF TIME

Pre- and Post-Award Grant Processes

· Works with the Grants & Sponsored Projects Specialist to develop budgets and budget justifications for grant applications.

· Maintains expense tracking files to monitor spending against the grant budget and update forecast projections.

· Leads the annual progress report budget creation and financial reporting submission processes.

40% OF TIME

Financial Planning & Analysis

· Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems to prepare complex federal and state grant projections and forecasts along with subsequent financial analysis and narrative analysis for management reviews and meetings.

· Researches, interprets, and monitors relevant regulations, guidelines, and contract language to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance of all grant expenditures from industrial, federal, state, and private sources.

· Performs simple to complex analysis on budget performance, investigates variances, provides justification, and communicates to leadership as requested.

· Prepares annual account closing reports by resolving outstanding charges against accounts and ensuring all charges are appropriate.

20% OF TIME

Financial Management and Compliance

· Reviews financial terms and conditions of NOAs (notice of grant awards) and/or industry agreements that have been awarded to NRG and/or NSABP Principal Investigators.

· Ensures proper financial management of all sponsored awards by ensuring the integrity that all financial transactions agree with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, NIH Grants Policy Statements, CAS, and organizational policies.

· Ensure all submitted grants and contracts are in compliance with the organization and/or agency regulations and restrictions.

· Ensure that expenditures for budgeted grants and subawards are monitored and that reports are prepared to maintain accurate projections

· Keep current on laws and regulations that apply in order to maintain up-to-date compliance with all sponsored accounts.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintains professional knowledge by reviewing professional publications, attending professional meetings, and establishing personal networks. Able to travel to offsite meetings as required.

· Understands and adheres to the policies, procedures, regulations, and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of this position.

· Maintains confidentiality and performs duties in a responsible and ethical manner.

· Performs additional duties as may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

· Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

· Three to five years of Finance or Accounting experience; Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures.

· Ability to analyze budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines.

· PC proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

· Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy.

· Ability to both lead and participate as a team member, and work independently within established guidelines.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and to meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and external collaborators.

This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA. We offer a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote work (Wednesday and Friday) per week.

The NSABP Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to the value of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veterans, genetic information, and sexual orientation.