Sr. Financial Analyst - Fund Accounting

Henry Ford Health•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst in Henry Ford Health System’s Fund Accounting department is responsible for post-award administration of sponsored research projects, including government grants and contracts, private agency grants, gifts, and internally funded projects. The role performs accounting functions to ensure projects are managed within funding-agency budget guidelines and handles moderately complex daily accounting work, along with routine review and maintenance of accounting records, systems, and procedures. With direction from the Fund Accounting Manager and a high level of autonomy, the analyst supports the manager and Research Administration team in managing the fiscal requirements and deliverables of grants and contracts. Work includes general ledger activity, agency financial reports, cost allocations, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash reconciliation, monitoring and financial reporting, governmental fund and restricted accounting, and compliance. The role provides financial information on direct research costs and helps principal investigators manage laboratory finances, including account and budget setup, expenditure monitoring, financial analysis and projections, agency reporting, and participation in expenditure audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Ability to perform V-Look ups.
Knowledge of CFR Part 200.
Excellent customer service, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
Ability to present complicated financial analysis to staff with varied backgrounds and levels of financial knowledge.
Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail across multiple assignments, and manage a large volume of assignments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Power BI experience or proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide management with financial information on direct research costs.
Assist principal investigators with fiscal management of their laboratories.
Set up new accounts and budgets for research projects.
Monitor expenditures to ensure they are allowable and within budget.
Perform financial analysis and projections of funding status.
Report expenditures to awarding agencies.
Participate in audits of expenditures.
Support the Fund Accounting Manager and Research Administration team in managing grants’ and contracts’ fiscal requirements and deliverables.
Perform accounting work involving general ledger, agency financial reports, cost allocations, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash reconciliation, financial monitoring and reporting, governmental fund and restricted accounting, and compliance.
Review and maintain accounting records, systems, and procedures.