Finance Professional 4, Grants & Research Financial Administration

This Finance Professional 4 position provides reporting to senior management in both the department and corresponding division(s). The position is responsible for reporting, managing, and analyzing for multiple divisions in Pediatrics. This includes acting as the Pediatrics finance contact between the divisions and federal agencies and foundations. Varied situations require analysis and interpretation, using general University policies and procedures as guidelines.

This position will support a large portfolio of research grants within the Cognition and Neurodevelopmental Studies (CNS) Lab at the University of Minnesota. The CNS lab is a multiple PI-led research lab with a significant grant funding portfolio across multiple departments (Pediatrics, ICD) housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain.

This is a full-time position with opportunity for remote, in-person, and/or hybrid work, with the expectation that the selected candidate resides in Minnesota. Applications must be submitted online; please upload a cover letter and resume. Your application will not be considered until all components are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the position(s) will remain open until the posting is removed. The ideal start date is May 5, 2026.

* 35% - Financial analysis, oversight and management - Provide financial oversight, analysis, forecasting, and management of sponsored and non-sponsored data. Prepare financial analysis and recommend actions based on analysis. Develop budgets for projects and studies. Develop and implement process for billing and invoicing for clinical trials. Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.

* 35% - Financial reporting - Create consolidated financial statements. Report both standard and customized monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management and principal investigators to meet goals and objectives. Provide information to help in the decision-making process.

* 15% - Document approval and effort certification - Audit and approve expenditures on sponsored research projects. Interpret grant and contract regulations and their relation to University accounting procedures, identifies areas of concern and recommends solutions. Provide departmental expertise on expenditure requirements and policy. Coordinate the effort certification process. Review effort statements and work with faculty to resolve discrepancies.

* 10% - Gift management and external sales - Monitor donations and other funds deposited to the University of Minnesota Foundation funds. Track and report donations from all donors.

* 5% - Finance Team Support & Collaboration - Train others on procedures and process designs and improvements. Represent department on university committees. Work closely with Operations, IT, Accounting, Marketing, etc. to understand financial drivers. Assist with project staff reimbursements and travel expenses. Aid in the decision making of the department.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience; or a combination of related education and work experience in financial analysis, creating and maintaining finance reports, and budgeting to equal 9 years may be substituted
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high demand faculty
• Strong organizational and customer service orientation skills
• Strong communication skills with both financial and managerial staff
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial software skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful working relationships with senior management and principal investigators
• Experience with University of Minnesota financial systems
• Certified Approver
• Experience with federal granting agencies to include budgeting, pre and post award
• Clinical trial experience, budgeting, pre and post award
• Lead worker experience

Pay Range: $92,000 - $98,000/year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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