Post Award Research Manager

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Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $

The Portfolio & Grant Accountant is responsible for the financial management and oversight of a portfolio of sponsored and non‑sponsored accounts. This role includes financial reporting, budgeting, and planning, with an emphasis on compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements, and university policies. The accountant provides analytical and financial services, guidance, and consultation to faculty and staff, optimizing resource allocation and strategic decision‑making for research projects.

Duties involve complex financial modeling, preparing financial reports, managing subawards, and cultivating partnerships with various stakeholders including faculty, principal investigators, and departmental leadership. The position may involve supervising staff and offers the possibility for remote or flexible work arrangements.

• Demonstrated ability in financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using financial software and tools, such as Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative, flexibility, and problem‑solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, with experience in research administration.
• Previous experience with grants and contracts administration, including pre‑award and post‑award processes.
• Proficiency in using financial management systems such as Workday and Yale Budgeting Tool (YBT).
• Professional certifications such as CPA, MBA, or specialized training in research administration.
• In-depth knowledge of university financial policies and federal regulations related to sponsored research.

• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  Present financial information and recommendations through data analysis and reporting in the development and maintenance of large, complex portfolios. Identify and influence strategic opportunities within the portfolio to stakeholders. Research issues, evaluate the entire situation, identify policies, procedures, and guidance material relevant to resolution and propose a recommendation or solution. Responsible for all financial analysis and budget activities, which includes multiple budgets with various funding levels, staggered budget periods and end dates, varying overhead rates, differing policies regarding allowable costs, and management of the acquisition and loss of sponsor funding.
• Compliance and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Monitor and certify policy adherence for all financial activity the portfolio by incorporating the policies of Yale and various funding agencies into the financial planning and review of expenditure activities. Advise faculty and clients of the appropriate financial policies. Maintain the fiscal integrity of the portfolio and department. Review and approve all expenditures with both sponsor and Yale policies and regulations in mind and ensure proper documentation and support exists to substantiate charges made to sponsored awards.
• Proposal Management and Oversight:
  Plan, prioritize actions and provide direction across multiple awards and portfolios. Provide oversight counsel and expertise relative to significant impact at the business unit level. Provide a more strategic direction in the management of accounts and collaboration with account holders. Review and interpret sponsor documents (i.e., applications, award notices, and terms and conditions). Handle all activities for assigned portfolios in managing sponsored awards, ensure the proper and timely filing of…