Senior Finance Administrative Manager, Research, Center for Computational and Integrative Biology

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $99,466 - $144,643 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Finance Administrative Manager to lead financial and operational oversight for a dynamic research portfolio. This role serves as a key advisor to Principal Investigators (PIs) and leadership, ensuring sound financial management across the full grant lifecycle, from proposal development through post-award administration. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of federal and sponsored research funding (e.g., NIH, HMS, USDA, ARPA-H and Foundations), strong leadership capabilities and the ability to drive compliance, efficiency and strategic financial planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field required
• 5–7 years of grant administration or research finance experience
• 3–5 years of people management experience
• Strong knowledge of federal research funding regulations and sponsor guidelines
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of initiative, discretion, and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Responsibilities

• Partner with PIs to develop competitive grant and contract proposals, including budget development and cost allowability guidance
• Review and coordinate proposal submissions with Research Management and Finance teams
• Analyze award terms and align budgets to support effective financial controls
• Develop tools and processes to streamline proposal and award management
• Advise leadership on funding opportunities, including those with limited indirect cost recovery
• Oversee the financial management of research funding portfolios
• Lead grant administration teams in monitoring, reporting, and fund management
• Conduct financial forecasting and variance analyses (deficit/surplus)
• Develop and implement strategies to address financial overruns
• Partner with PIs and administrators to proactively manage and resolve budget risks
• Interpret and ensure adherence to institutional and sponsor regulations
• Provide oversight across all phases of grant and contract administration (federal, industry, foundation, clinical trials)
• Ensure compliance with NIH and federal requirements (e.g., effort reporting, Other Support)
• Train, mentor, and supervise grant administration staff
• Collaborate across academic medical center partners (e.g., MGH, BWH, McLean)

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior