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[Remote] Research Finance Analyst I

🌍 Remote · United States 💼 Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is hiring a Research Finance Analyst I to support post-award management and research administration. The role manages a less complex grant portfolio, including award setup, financial monitoring, sponsor reporting and invoicing, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for setting up project awards and amend projects as needed
  • Manages the financial administration of less complex research portfolio throughout grant life cycle of Non-federal and Federally grants
  • Approves incoming subcontract invoices for payment
  • Ensures that awards are managed in full compliance with applicable sponsor’s rules and regulations and DFCI’s internal policies
  • Responsible for closing-out of projects, including journal entries and reconciliation
  • Responsible for financial reporting and invoicing to sponsors
  • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

  • PeopleSoft, Infoed or a similar grant management system
  • Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of V-LOOKUP, pivot-tables in Excel
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and communication skills with a focus in customer service
  • Ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle complex and confidential information with discretion
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business, Finance or similar field required
  • A minimum of 1-year professional experience in Finance, Business or Accounting
  • This may include directly relevant internships
  • Experience in research administration in an academic setting (hospital, non-profit organization or university) preferred

Benefits

  • Remote work with occasional time on campus

Company Overview

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a cancer research and treatment organization that provides specialized care for cancer patients. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.dana-farber.org.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 181 in 2026, 186 in 2025, 139 in 2024, 151 in 2023, 139 in 2022, 105 in 2021, 113 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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