Posting Description

SENIOR FINANCIAL COORDINATOR, Office of Innovation, to work closely with the director of administration and finance to perform comprehensive financial management for the department’s sponsored research activities, including pre- and post-award research administration; prepare and analyze financial reports and forecasts, reconcile and audit monthly accounts, allocate personnel costs, prepare proposals and assist with aspects of complex proposal preparation and generally execute the efficient administration of sponsored funds in the department; monitor and forecast grants and contracts to ensure compliance with MIT policies; advise principal investigators (PIs) on compliance and provide guidance as warranted; monitor and track project expiration dates and funding levels; review and approve procurement transactions (procurement card, travel, RFPs, requisitions, etc.); prepare cost objects for the closeout process; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports for assigned PI portfolios; manage subcontracts on sponsored projects; serve as resource on department, MIT and sponsor policies.