About the Opportunity
Job Summary:
As part of the Administrative Resource Center at the College of Engineering, the Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst provides financial and compliance analysis along with post-award administrative support to college principal investigators (PI’s).
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Oversee the financial planning and analysis of the PI's funding portfolio to assist PIs with expenditure and payroll forecasting; meet regularly with PIs to monitor and review projections
Research, interpret, and apply the policies and regulations that govern grants, contracts, and internal awards to ensure the PI's portfolio remains in compliance; provide monthly financial reports, resolve accounting and payroll issues, facilitate annual effort certifications, and review financial reconciliations while working to resolve errors
Partner with PIs to submit all grant-related prior approval requests including no-cost extensions, re-budgets, advance accounts, and closeouts in accordance with sponsor guidelines
Analyze processes to improve workflow and work efficiencies; determine changes needed to avoid repetition of errors; plan for better faculty satisfaction in the management of their funded portfolio; and provide formal and informal training opportunities
Act as liaison between the College, NU-RES, and other University units as needed
Perform other related duties or projects as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
3 or more years of professional work experience in a higher education and/or business setting
Strong customer service focus required; familiarity with overall federal grant administration is desired
Accounting and finance knowledge with the ability to work with budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and complete tasks for multiple principal investigators and administrators
Advanced experience with MS Office (Excel) and Adobe Professional; ability to learn new software programs and techniques quickly is essential; Workday Finance experience is preferred
Strong attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Must stay current with all new and existing regulatory requirements and institutional policies and procedures, and keep faculty PIs and department leadership informed of changes
Due to the amount of personal and financial data involved, the (Sr.) Financial Analyst must treat sensitive information related to salaries, department finances, and science in a confidential and professional manner
Knowledge and skills are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree; a business or finance major is preferred
Documents Required
Resume
Cover Letter
Financial Analyst - Grants Salary Range: 80,000-85,000
Sr. Financial Analyst-Grants Salary Range: 87,000-92,000
Position Type
FinanceAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- 3 or more years of professional work experience in a higher education and/or business setting
- Strong customer service focus
- Knowledge of accounting and finance with budget management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Advanced experience with MS Office (Excel) and Adobe Professional
- Workday Finance experience is preferred
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or finance
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
