Financial Manager

Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

About the Opportunity:

The Data Science Institute (DSI) is a high-visibility campus hub that partners with multiple departments and other units at Brown to support interdisciplinary data science education and research throughout campus. The institute also houses two research centers, the Center for Computational Molecular Biology and the Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination and Redesign. The Financial Specialist will work closely with staff and faculty in DSI to administer several undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as a range of research activities. 

Responsibilities:
The Financial Manager independently manages and provides strategic advice for all matters pertaining to financial administration of the Data Science Institute and its subsidiary centers, including strategic budgetary/financial planning and analysis, risk management, grant portfolio oversight, purchasing oversight, account management, processing of salary reallocations and costings, and financial forecasting for multiple, complex budgets and revenue-generating programs. This position also provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, full grant management for a complex portfolio of external and internal awards, subcontract administration and financial analysis. The position serves as the Institute’s administrative and financial liaison, responsible for communications and reporting between the Institute and partnering administrative and academic units as well as sponsoring agencies and other collaborating organizations, including providing financial training and guidance. The Financial Manager has a broad scope of responsibility and requires extensive knowledge of financial matters, complex processes and academic financial compliance.

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 or similar database preferred.

• Proven accounting skills/experience required including the ability to analyze and reconcile accounts

• Workday experience preferred, including: Worktags (Grant, Project, Cost Center, etc.) for multidimensional tracking, Ledger/Journal Entries for recording transactions, Budget/Budget Check/Budget Amendment for planning and control, Expense Report, Procurement, and Financial Close for daily operations, etc.

Job Competencies

• Excellent financial analytical ability

• Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership and training opportunities

• Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner

• Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills

• Ability to meet deadlines in a multi-faceted work environment

• Ability to work well within a team; flexible, service-oriented and resourceful

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary Grade:

10

Additional Information: 

Applicants are asked to include a cover letter and resume. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-07-10

Job Posting Title:

Financial Manager

Department:

Data Science Institute

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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EEO Statement:

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