We are looking for an experienced Sr. Research Financial Analyst to support the financial administration of sponsored research programs in Brookline, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on post-award grant management, combining detailed financial oversight with reporting, analysis, billing coordination, and accounts receivable follow-up. The role is ideal for someone who understands the financial and compliance requirements tied to research funding and can work effectively in a collaborative, well-supported team environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the post-award financial activity for sponsored research accounts, ensuring charges, balances, and transactions are reviewed accurately throughout the grant lifecycle.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial reports for research funds, identifying variances, trends, and items that require follow-up or corrective action.<br>• Support billing-related processes for sponsored programs and monitor outstanding receivables to help maintain timely collection and accurate account status.<br>• Review transactional financial activity with an analytical mindset, resolving discrepancies while maintaining compliance with research funding guidelines.<br>• Partner with managers, analysts, and leadership to maintain effective financial operations across a high-volume research portfolio.<br>• Assist with grant-related account monitoring and documentation to help ensure alignment with institutional standards and sponsor requirements.<br>• Contribute to implementation-related financial support activities when needed, particularly where research finance processes or reporting structures require coordination.<br>• Provide clear financial insight and operational support to internal stakeholders involved in research administration and sponsored program oversight.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a large public company in Woburn, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen the month-end close process, and help maintain accurate financial reporting in a complex, high-volume environment. The role requires strong analytical ability, hands-on leadership in general ledger activities, and comfort working with large data sets and Oracle Fusion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities and help ensure reporting deadlines are met with accuracy and consistency.<br>• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting workpapers to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Analyze financial data, operating expenses, and other account activity to identify variances, trends, and areas requiring follow-up.<br>• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to financial statement audits and internal reviews.<br>• Use Oracle Fusion Financials and advanced Excel tools, including pivot tables, to manage reporting and evaluate large volumes of data.<br>• Monitor account balances and investigate discrepancies through detailed account reconciliation and transactional analysis.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to reinforce compliance with SOX requirements and established internal control standards.<br>• Contribute to oversight of capital expenditure accounting and related reporting activities as needed.