We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Burlington, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting strategic planning initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to organizational growth while managing complex financial processes with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage multi-year operational and research budgets to align with organizational growth goals.<br>• Establish and enforce budgetary policies and procedures that comply with university standards, federal funding requirements, and DoD regulations.<br>• Conduct thorough budget analysis to compare actual spending against forecasts, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Design and implement efficient financial processes, procedures, and structures to enhance operational effectiveness.<br>• Administer pre- and post-award financial aspects of grants and external funding, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.<br>• Identify and address both short-term and long-term budgetary concerns, offering actionable solutions.<br>• Supervise financial analysts responsible for daily operational, financial, and administrative tasks.<br>• Collaborate on contract development and management with external partners, academic institutions, and corporate stakeholders.<br>• Develop forecasting models for research initiatives and programs to optimize resource allocation and operational support.<br>• Monitor the proper use of funds, track revenue sources, and ensure efficient deployment of financial resources through data-driven analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.<br>• Familiarity with university financial systems such as Workday, Cognos, Banner, Tableau, and Concur.<br>• Strong knowledge of federal research compliance, particularly DoD regulations.<br>• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting processes, and general ledger management.<br>• Ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and make strategic decisions.<br>• Excellent analytical and project management skills to interpret complex financial data.<br>• Commitment to exceeding client and customer expectations through effective communication and leadership.<br>• Active or willingness to obtain a DoD security clearance, with preference for candidates holding an active DoD secret clearance or higher.

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