Finance Coordinator II, Translational Neuroscience

Department: 85046 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Translational Neuroscience

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

8 am - 5pm, M-F

Eligible for hybrid work after initial training period

Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Under administrative review, provides financial assistance to research study investigators and/or departmental administrators. Prepares budgets for submission to granting agencies, performs daily grant and budget management activities, monitors the status of available grant funds and prepares a variety of reports and analyses for use by management. Supervises the work of Finance Coordinator I and others, as assigned.

The department seeks a highly experienced candidate with in-depth knowledge of Uniform Guidance (CRA or similar certification preferred). This role requires strong fiscal accountability, strict adherence to sponsor regulations (particularly NIH) and audit readiness for managing both extramural and institutional funding. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of hands‑on financial management and effective grant administration.

• Provide strong financial oversight, including accurate analysis and reporting of financial data within Workday.
• Collaborate closely with faculty researchers to translate financial reports and clearly communicate grant status, including burn rates.
• Manage post‑award grant processes in compliance with NIH and other sponsor regulations (e.g., FFRs, closeouts, rebudget, cost transfers).
• Interpret complex financial data, reconcile accounts, and prepare compliant financial reports.
• Monitor grant budgets, recommend financial strategies, and oversee procurement of supplies and capital expenditures.
• Partner with other post‑award and pre‑award teammates to ensure accurate effort reporting for RPPRs, JITs, and other sponsor requirements.
• Proactively coordinate with faculty and departmental staff to ensure all required reporting is timely, well‑documented, and aligned with sponsor’s expectations.
• Contribute as a collaborative team member while demonstrating leadership potential, including sharing knowledge and mentoring other staff to support professional development.