Financial AnalystReporting to the Sr. Manager Director of Finance and Research Administration for the Department of Neurology, the Financial Analyst will support the financial management and research administration services provided to faculty in the department. The position will work with both faculty and administrative staff to ensure the department operates in a fiscally sustainable manner.ResponsibilitiesAssists PIs in the development, review, submission and renewal of various types of sponsored project proposals from a variety of sponsors including NIH, private foundations and industryEnsures all programmatic reporting requirements (quarterly and/or annual progress and financial reports) are completed according to sponsor and institutional requirements and timeframesFor awarded proposals, liaises with Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) office to ensure timely setup of award, pre-award compliance requirements are met and all sub-awards are establishedAssigns and reconciles expense allocations (payroll and non-payroll) to funding sources with adherence to pertinent regulations, policies and procedures that govern the nature of fundsPerforms budget vs.
actual reconciliation of sponsored and non-sponsored funding sources and salary allocations of faculty and staff on both project year and fiscal year basisMaintains funding overviews/forecasts for faculty in assigned divisions and meets with faculty to review on a regular basisStays abreast of regulations, policies, and guidelines related to conduct of research; Analyzes specific issues, budget requests, and policy changes to provide feedback and recommendations to principal investigatorsSupports annual budgeting process and quarterly re-forecasts through data entry into budget toolCompletes routine internal reporting requirements required for sponsored projects (i.e. effort reporting, PI attestations, etc) and participates in regulatory audits and inspectionsOther projects as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.Preferred Qualifications1-2 years of experience in non-profit environment with direct experience in grants and financial management.Other RequirementsThis is a high-pressure position as there are many internal and external deadlines. Requires a bright, competent and organized individual that is self-motivated, reliable, conscientious, and able to solve analytical problems and plan independently.
Must be able to work with all levels of staff. The position requires establishing and maintaining relationships within and across departments, as well as servicing the grant and accounting needs of Principal Investigators.The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient or Advanced Proficiency creating and using MS Excel spreadsheets.
Highly skilled in MS Word. Ability to meet deadlines and maintain required confidentiality.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.