Senior Grants and Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Programs, the Sr. Grants and Financial Analyst provides comprehensive award management through exercising objective and independent judgement in interpreting regulations and contract language, negotiating terms and conditions, managing award compliance, and in making recommendations to departments and leadership. Sr. Grants and Financial Analyst is knowledgeable in the areas of state, federal, foundation and other research grant funding mechanisms including pre-award and post-award related functions and provides mentorship on these areas. The Sr. Grants and Financial Analyst collaborates with stakeholders in the research division and other operating departments to ensure compliant, timely, effective and efficient management of all research activities under the auspices of New York Blood Center, Inc.

Pre-Award (25%)

• Manage all administration related to research grant applications.
• Create and maintain all processes, procedures, forms, templates, and databases that relate to Pre-award Grant and proposal submissions.
• Provide administrative and technical guidance and support to investigators seeking outside funding for research.
• Research and interpret relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards, and oversees the processing of contracts and/or grants.
• Maintain and monitor grant and contract tracking systems and databases, producing standard and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Prepare budgets, administrative forms, and compile final grant application submissions.
• Review and edit incoming proposals for accuracy of structure, compliance with policies and procedures, conflicts of interests, and appropriateness of terms and provisions.
• Assist investigators and staff in navigating Government systems including eRA commons, grants.gov and NIH ASSIST.

Post Award (65%)

• Reconcile accounts; perform accounting associated with monthly and annual close; support financial audits. Ensure completion of regular financial attestations and other reports.
• Ensure faculty members’ funding portfolios (grants, contracts, gift funds, and discretionary funds such as start-up funding) are properly managed. Attend and participate in meetings with PIs. Act as a departmental point of contact and resource.
• Recommend budget adjustments, and other cost improvement measures.
• Create Labor Distribution models to project when studies will have a deficit
• Setup, revise and/or re-budget awards into our ERP financial system
• Create and manage subaward agreements between NYBC and outside institutions as needed
• Clear suspense, overdrafts, and liquidation of open commitments. Processes Labor Accounting transactions in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the year-end financial close-out process and progress reports.

Compliance (10%)

• Continuous updating laws, regulations and internal policies that apply to departmental financial transactions and projects.
• Monitoring expenses to ensure they are complying Sponsored Projects policies
• Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of four years of experience performing related duties.

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of financial management for federal grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of using electronic grants management system, such as ASSIST and eRA Commons.
• Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to create analysis on a variety of financial information and identify, trends, patterns, and deficiencies and follow-up where needed.
• Strong attention to detail in all work processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle a variety of complex issues and situations.
• Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of staff up to and including executive leadership.
• Ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a strong team environment.
• Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner.
• Ability to be responsive and available to management to address issues and concerns as they arise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems within established policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in high pressure situations.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $82,000.00p/yr. to $92,000.00p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.