Senior Financial Analyst (Post-Award Management)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

19h•Remote

About The Position

This position is housed within the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) and is part of the administrative team for the Institute for Population and Public Health (IPPH), which supports multiple academic departments, centers, and institutes. As a key member of the research administration team, this role is responsible for overseeing post-award accounting and financial management functions for several units within IPPH. Post-award sponsor funded accounting and management is a must. This position will work normal business hours Monday – Friday and offers the opportunity to work remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Four years of related experience
Extensive experience in research administration is preferred
Strong experience in post-award research administration
Experience with clinical trials administration
Strong experience with accounting and financial responsibilities
Knowledge of spreadsheets and database applications
Professional work style with high level of problem solving skills
Communication skills reflecting a composed and experienced demeanor
Extraordinary attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while remaining helpful and courteous
Extremely organized, efficient, team player and self-starter

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the VICTR/IPPH research administration team
Manage post-award accounting functions for assigned areas in compliance with sponsor, institution, and federal guidelines and deadlines
Monitor compliance for research activities
Analyze and develop budgets, prepare financial projections, and coordinate allocation of project effort among multiple funding sources, including extramural and academic program support funds
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to leaders and commitment recipients affiliated with IPPH/VICTR
Coordinate with team to develop and facilitate contract agreements with industry and sub-recipient partners
Serve as a resource to faculty and institute leadership on matters related to grants management and clinical trials administration
Serve as a business manager for the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society which may include but is not limited to: Partner with faculty leaders and the IPPH administrative officer on personnel-related matters, including hiring, training, mentoring, and overall staff administration.
Serve as a co-supervisor for program staff, managing timecard approvals, conducting annual staff evaluations, and supporting professional development.
Act as the primary administrative point of contact for Center faculty, staff, and trainees, addressing operational needs and ensuring smooth communication.