Job Description

The Financial Officer will serve as a member of the Media Lab finance team, responsible for the administration of sponsored research projects, consortium projects and programs, and non-sponsored funds for the Lab. The Financial Officer will work collaboratively with other finance staff members on pre- and post-award administration and contribute to the maintenance of internal documentation and communication systems. This position will have the option of a flexible/hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

•  Manage a complex portfolio of research groups and initiatives, which include federal and foundation awards, consortium funding, internal MIT funding, and discretionary accounts, by providing reporting, analysis, and advice.
•  Review and interpret MIT and sponsor policies, and regularly track and monitor the financial performance of grants and contracts to ensure policy compliance and consistency with approved award budget(s).
•  Perform post-award transactions and activities including sponsor reporting, subaward management, award closeout, cost share allocations, personnel distributions, and other tasks as applicable.
•  Support PIs in the development of research proposal budgets and administrative content: review solicitations and notify researchers of proposal requirements and deadlines; prepare proposal budget(s) following PI instruction; confirm completion of all required proposal sections; and ensure timely submission via Kuali Coeus (KC) to MIT Research Administration Services (RAS) and the sponsor.
•  Provide sponsor- and award-specific training on financial and reporting requirements and grant management best practices to PIs and staff.
•  Perform needs analyses for upgrades and improvements to processes and procedures. Recommend and/or implement enhancements.
•  Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

 MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum four years' experience in finance
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail/accuracy
• Good judgment and the ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively and convey financial information to faculty and staff at all levels
• Proactive, self-motivated, and flexible approach to daily tasks and effective prioritization of work
• Enjoys working in and able to succeed as part of a collaborative team environment
• Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel (e.g. can use and edit complex workbooks)

To apply, please visit  MIT's careers at  https://hr.mit.edu/careers  and search for job ID number #24915.