Sr Financial Analyst

Serves as lead Finance and Grant Manager for the Department of Psychology at the University of Rochester. Reports directly to the Chair. Responsible for the department's overall financial performance including developing annual operating/capital budget, adjunct budget and financial forecasting. Supervises staff accountant and provides approvals on all departmental reimbursements and financial transactions. Serves as grant administrator for multiple grant applications and oversees grant submissions with university grant offices. Understands compliance and regulations of major grant foundations (NIH, NSF) and is CLASP certified.

Responsibilities

Provides detailed financial and administrative information for grant applications and coordinates grant application submission with University grant offices; Manages grant applications including creating complex budget spreadsheets, justifications, and projections; Develops and maintains detailed analysis of statistical and financial information for financial reporting and reimbursement; Reviews, analyzes and develops control systems for specific funds and reimbursement rate applications; Supervises the staff accountant, including hosting regular meetings, leading training and development activities, and performing regular reviews; Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field and 5 years relevant experience in finance and grants; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Must have CLASP certification, or obtain it within the year; Applications should include a cover letter and up-to-date resume.