Financial Manager

About Brown

Brown University is a leading research university 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 have an impact in the world.

The Data Science Institute (DSI) is a high‑visibility campus hub that partners with multiple departments and other units at Brown to support interdisciplinary data science education and research throughout campus. The institute also houses two research centers, the Center for Computational Molecular Biology and the Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination and Redesign. The Financial Manager will work closely with staff and faculty in DSI to administer several undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as a range of research activities.

The Financial Manager independently manages and provides strategic advice for all matters pertaining to financial administration of the Data Science Institute and its subsidiary centers.

• Strategic budgetary/financial planning and analysis, risk management, grant portfolio oversight, purchasing oversight, account management, salary reallocations and costings, financial forecasting for multiple, complex budgets and revenue‑generating programs.
• Full grant management for a complex portfolio of external and internal awards, pre‑ and post‑award management, subcontract administration and financial analysis.
• Administrative and financial liaison, responsible for communications and reporting between the Institute and partnering administrative and academic units, sponsoring agencies and other collaborating organizations.
• Providing financial training and guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree required plus 5 to 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, financial analysis, policy implementation and research administration.
• Experience with managing staff and grant accounting required.
• Experience using the COEUS or similar database preferred.
• Proven accounting skills are required including the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.
• Workday experience preferred (e.g., Worktags, Ledger/Journal Entries, Budget cycles, Expense Report, Procurement, and Financial Close).

• Excellent financial analytical ability.
• Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership and training opportunities.
• Highly proficient in Excel applications and data manipulation.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to elicit and disperse information, to present data and communications in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational, administrative, time‑management and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a multi‑faceted work environment.
• Ability to work well within a team; flexible, service‑oriented and resourceful.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi‑tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary Grade: 10

Applicants are asked to include a cover letter and resume. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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