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

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•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)