Financial Specialist

Brown University
Providence, RI
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

The Financial Specialist will work closely with staff and faculty in the Data Science Institute to administer several undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as a range of research activities. This position has a broad scope of responsibilities and requires extensive knowledge of financial matters and processes.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, purchasing oversight, account management, processing of salary reallocations and costings, financial planning and fiscal year-end closing. This position will also provide high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis for grants within the DSI and its centers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires excellent financial analytical ability, willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, and highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with two (2) to four (4) years of experience in accounting/financial/budgeting or research administration
  • Experience with sponsored research is desirable
  • Higher-Education or non-profit work experience preferred

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Vacation days
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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