Grants and Financial Manager

Brown University

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description:This position provides high‐level comprehensive pre‐ and post-award management and financial services to the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) faculty, staff, and students. The Grants and Financial Manager provides research management support, including budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, account management, coordination of effort certification process, coordination of salary reallocations and costings, and financial planning of sponsored awards.This position is hybrid-eligible.Education and Experience
  • A bachelor's degree is required, plus at least five (5) to seven (7) years of financial and budget experience, preferably in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Direct experience in financial management, including budget management, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis; policy implementation; and research administration, including familiarity with all relevant policies and procedures; experience with managing staff preferred
  • Experience in grant accounting is required.
  • Experience using Huron or similar research administration software preferred.
  • Proven accounting skills/experience required, including the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize one's workload and the workload of others.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Docs, Web-based programs and tools. Workday experience preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
  • Effective customer service skills.
  • File and database management skills
  • Supervisory skills preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to continue to learn.
  • Must be able to shift focus and priority in a pressure environment.
  • Must be able to work with large volumes of work, multiple project deadlines, and diverse personalities.
Why Brown?is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.Brown University offers flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. .All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV/resume.Benefits of Working at Brown:Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found .Recruiting Start Date:2025-07-29Job Posting Title: Grants and Financial ManagerDepartment: Office of the Dean of the FacultyGrade: Grade 10Worker Type: EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:RegularTime Type: Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5Position Work Location: Hybrid EligibleStatement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions you may contact .EEO Statement:Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.As an , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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