Senior Research Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Oversight of sponsored program financial activities, including audit documentation preparation.
• Preparation and review of complex financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses for sponsored programs.
• Maintenance and enhancement of Grants Management attributes within financial systems.
• Troubleshooting financial system issues and recommending/implementing improvements.
• Cooking year-end audit preparation and compliance reviews.
• Technical support and subject matter expertise for research financial systems.
• Guidance and mentorship to Research Financial Analyst I and II staff.
• Identification and implementation of process improvements.
• Management of invoicing, cash draws, and accounts receivable processes.
• Preparation, review, correction, and submission of journal entries.
• Ensuring compliance with financial systems and departmental policies.
• Collaboration with Accounting, Sponsored Programs Administration, and other internal departments.
• Support for research financial operations and organizational needs.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive financial management experience with sponsored programs or grants.
• Hands-on expertise with research financial systems and Grants Management modules.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex reconciliations, data analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state grant regulations.
• Expertise in sponsored program accounting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review complex financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and adapt to evolving regulatory and operational requirements.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert for financial systems and Grants Management modules.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing performance support to junior financial analysts.
• Experience coordinating year-end audit preparation and compliance reviews for sponsored programs.
• Experience leading or supporting change management initiatives within financial operations.
• Strong aptitude for learning new financial systems and tools used in research finance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is preferred but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience serving as a subject matter expert for financial systems and Grants Management modules.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing performance support to junior financial analysts.
• Experience coordinating year-end audit preparation and compliance reviews for sponsored programs.
• Experience leading or supporting change management initiatives within financial operations.
• Strong aptitude for learning new financial systems and tools used in research finance.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.28 - $49.37/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.