Grants and Financial Manager

Job Overview Job Description: The School of Public Health is seeking two Grants and a Financial Managers to spearhead the financial and research administration for two of its four administrative core units. In this pivotal leadership role, the position will provide high-level grant financial management, encompassing detailed budgetary planning, sophisticated financial analysis, and comprehensive oversight of research administration for two of the School’s most active research areas. This role requires managing a complex portfolio of post‑award accounts, faculty relationships, and leading a team of grants specialists. The position will be responsible for maintaining and architecting efficient systems to support sponsored awards, ensuring rigorous financial control, and maintaining absolute compliance with University and federal guidelines. The successful candidate will be part of the Finance and Administration Team, fostering an environment of excellence through partnership and professional development. This position will also mentor and supervise a dedicated team of grants administration staff, fostering excellence in research support. Hybrid Position – expectation of 3 or more days in the office. Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (fulltime). Responsibilities Provide high‑level grant financial management including budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, and account management. Coordinate effort certification process and process salary reallocations and costings. Supervise grants administration staff and manage a complex portfolio of post‑award accounts and faculty relationships. Maintain and architect efficient systems to support sponsored awards, ensuring rigorous financial control and absolute compliance with University and federal guidelines. Participate in the Finance and Administration Team, fostering an environment of excellence and professional development. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required plus at least five (5) to seven (7) years of financial and budget experience, preferably in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. Direct experience in financial management, including budget management, reporting, financial modeling, financial analysis, policy implementation and research administration. Experience with managing staff preferred. Experience in grant accounting required. Experience using the COEUS database preferred. Proven accounting skills/experience required, including ability to analyze and reconcile accounts. Job Competencies Excellent administrative and organizational skills and ability to prioritize own workload and that of others. Proficiency with Microsoft, GSuite Programs and FileMaker. Workday experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Effective customer service skills. File and database management skills. Willingness and ability to continue to learn. Ability to shift focus and priority in a pressure environment. Ability to work with large volumes of work, multiple project deadlines, and diverse personalities. Benefits Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown. EEO Statement Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University