Finance Operations Support

Duties/Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and institutional regulations, maintaining compliance throughout the research lifecycle.
• Asset and Inventory Management: Support the development and implementation of asset management policies and procedures within CCOM, tracking and monitoring the lifecycle of assets, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
• Shipping Logistics: Oversee aspects of CCOM’s rigorous domestic and international shipping logistics, including transportation, distribution, customs, and warehousing. Track and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, invoices, and customs paperwork.
• Post-Award Accounting: Assist in the management of post-award accounting, including budget monitoring and financial reporting, maintaining documentation for a significant volume of grant-funded purchases, research applications and stipend requests.
• Procurement: Manage research related purchasing for faculty, staff, and graduate students, negotiate purchase agreements, terms and conditions, and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Additional Support Activities: Offer budget support, act as a contact for incoming inquiries, assist with internal and external events, and support campus-wide communication and stewardship efforts; Assist with review, feedback and editing of research progress reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in field related to business/finance or business and 3 years of experience in grant funded projects administration, negotiation, budgeting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with grant management and procurement software.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Independent judgment in applying policies and procedures, initiative and follow-through, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of college/university business policies and practices especially in research administration.
• Experience with Workday.
• Knowledge of UNH Export Controls and Customs Regulations; familiarity with shipping regulations, customs procedures, and supply chain principles is a plus.

Pay

The budgeted salary for this position is approximately $49k. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.