via Senior Distributed Systems Engineer - Data Platform
$70K - 120K a year
Leading sponsored research financial analysis, post award processing, policy development, and compliance management.
Bachelor's in Business, Accounting, or Finance, with 7+ years of professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs.
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. They are seeking a Lead Sponsored Research Financial Analyst who will serve as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis, responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts and developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices. Responsibilities • Serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis • Responsible for post award processing of grants and contracts • Assists in developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies • Duties involve reviewing contracts, updating database records, creating and maintaining grant and contract files, preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts • May supervise professional staff • This is a central job, reporting to Finance of Grants & Accounting (FGC) Skills • Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance • 7 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting • Strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently • Must be a team player • Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database • Peoplesoft experience preferred • Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion • Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines • Ability to navigate a complex work environment • Comfort working with ambiguity Benefits • Health and Safety Information: Not Applicable • Emory is an equal opportunity employer • Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Company Overview • Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university. It was founded in 1836, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html. Company H1B Sponsorship • Emory University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 417 in 2025, 370 in 2024, 308 in 2023, 266 in 2022, 164 in 2021, 162 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
This job posting was last updated on 1/13/2026