Job Description:

The School of Public Health is seeking two Grants and a Financial Managers to spearhead the financial and research administration for two of its four administrative core units. In this pivotal leadership role, the position will provide high-level grant financial management, encompassing detailed budgetary planning, sophisticated financial analysis, and comprehensive oversight of research administration for two of the School’s most active research areas. This role requires managing a complex portfolio of post-award accounts, faculty relationships, and leading a team of grants specialists.

This position will be responsible for maintaining and architecting efficient systems to support sponsored awards, ensuring rigorous financial control, and maintaining absolute compliance with University and federal guidelines. The successful candidate will be part of the Finance and Administration Team. A team that is dedicated to fostering an environment of excellence through partnership. The Finance and Administrative Team is dedicated to ensuring all staff receive professional development and an engaging work environment.

As a departmental leader, this position will also mentor and supervise a dedicated team of grants administration staff, fostering excellence in research support.

The Grants and Financial Manager manages the financial and research administration in one (1) of four (4) administrative units in the School of Public Health. Provides high-level financial management support including budgetary/financial planning and analysis, research administration, payroll reconciliation, purchasing oversight, account management, coordination of effort certification process, processing of salary reallocations and costings, and financial planning. This position also manages and supervises grants administration staff.

This position is hybrid eligible with the expectation of 3 or more days in the office.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required plus at least five (5) to seven (7) years of financial and budget experience, preferably in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
Direct experience in financial management, including budget management, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis; policy implementation; and research administration, including familiarity with all relevant policies and procedures; experience with managing staff preferred
Experience in grant accounting required.
Experience using the COEUS database preferred.
Proven accounting skills/experience required including the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.

Job Competencies

Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize own workload and workload of others
Proficiency with Microsoft and GSuite Programs and FileMaker. Workday experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Effective customer service skills
File and database management skills
Willingness and ability to continue to learn
Must be able to shift focus and priority in pressure environment
Must be able to work with large volumes of work, multiple project deadlines, and diverse personalities.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-03-31

Job Posting Title:

Grants and Financial Manager

Department:

School of Public Health Office of Finance and Administration

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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