Sr. Financial Analyst - Fund Accounting

About the Role

The Henry Ford Health System Fund Accounting department is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the team. This position is responsible for the post-award administration of sponsored research projects, including government grants and contracts, private agency grants, gifts, and internally-funded projects. This includes all accounting functions to ensure projects are carried out within budget guidelines as set forth by the funding agencies.

This position performs daily accounting duties of moderate to high complexity as well as performs routine review and maintenance of accounting records, systems, and procedures. With direction from the Fund Accounting Manager but using a high level of autonomy, the Senior Financial Analyst assists the Fund Accounting Manager and Research Administration team with managing fiscal requirements and deliverables of grants and contracts. The role actively works hands-on with the oversight of specialized accounting services, including:

• General ledger
• Preparation of agency financial reports
• Cost allocations
• Budgeting
• Payroll
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Cash reconciliation
• Monitoring and financial reporting
• Governmental fund/restricted accounting
• Compliance

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide financial information to management on direct research costs
• Assist principal investigators in the fiscal management of their laboratories, including setting up new accounts and budgets
• Monitor expenditures to ensure they are allowable and within budget
• Perform financial analysis and projections of funding status
• Report to awarding agencies on expenditures
• Participate in audits of expenditures

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of CFR Part 200, as well as excellent customer service, organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to present complicated financial analysis to a variety of staff members with varied backgrounds and levels of financial knowledge. The role must be able to multitask and give attention to detail across multiple assignments and manage a large volume of assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to perform V-lookups
• Power BI experience is a plus