Research Finance Specialist I

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•$53,040 - $75,889•Remote

About The Position

The Research Finance Specialist I provides financial support and analysis for research projects and initiatives. The role collaborates with researchers, grant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to support accurate budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with funding regulations and institutional policies. Responsibilities include financial analysis, budget development, expenditure tracking, forecasting, reporting, and use of financial management systems. This is a full-time remote role, with one onsite meeting per year. Work is Monday through Friday during Eastern business hours. Remote work requires a stable, secure, quiet, HIPAA-compliant workspace, confirmed via Microsoft Teams video.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and budget management.
Familiarity with research funding mechanisms, grant management, and funding agency regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
Effective communication and presentation skills to explain complex financial information to various stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with researchers, administrators, and finance teams.
Ability to work Monday through Friday during Eastern business hours and maintain a stable, secure, quiet, HIPAA-compliant remote workspace.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
1–2 years of financial analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct financial analysis for research projects, including budget development, expenditure tracking, and forecasting.
Collaborate with researchers and grant managers to develop project budgets aligned with funding requirements and institutional policies.
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for research projects, grants, and funding agencies.
Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional financial policies, and research ethics guidelines.
Assist in financial planning and forecasting for research initiatives.
Use financial management systems and software for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Coordinate and communicate financial matters with researchers, grant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders.