We are looking for an experienced grants administration specialist to support a non-profit organization in New York, New York through the full lifecycle of sponsored funding. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can combine proposal development, post-award financial oversight, and portfolio management while partnering closely with principal investigators and funding sponsors. The person in this role will help ensure grant activity remains compliant, financially sound, and aligned with award obligations across government, foundation, federal, and private funding sources.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and submission of grant and contract applications, ensuring each package meets sponsor instructions and institutional standards before final approval.<br>• Build proposal budgets and assemble all required supporting materials for both prime awards and subawards across a range of funding programs.<br>• Oversee award setup and subsequent updates, maintaining accurate records and ensuring grant data is properly reflected in administrative systems.<br>• Interpret and communicate award provisions, including reporting expectations, effort commitments, deliverables, and potential overlap with existing funded work.<br>• Manage receivables and unbilled balances across the research administration portfolio, following up on aging items to support timely resolution.<br>• Produce and maintain budget-to-actual reporting for principal investigators, giving clear visibility into available funding and spending trends.<br>• Review grant expenditures on a regular basis, refresh financial projections monthly, and deliver consistent portfolio reporting to stakeholders.<br>• Partner with investigators to forecast spending, refine budget assumptions, and support ongoing financial planning throughout the life of each award.
<p>We are looking for a finance leader to oversee consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis for a Global Luxury Brand based out of their New York City office. This role will deliver accurate financial insight, strengthen governance, and support informed decision-making across senior leadership. The position also works closely with business partners to improve efficiency, evaluate investments, and maintain a disciplined approach to planning and control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly and periodic consolidation process, producing complete and reliable reporting for leadership and corporate finance stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare management reporting materials that highlight financial results, trends, and key business drivers to support executive decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate audit activities with internal and external reviewers, ensuring documentation, reconciliations, and explanations are organized and delivered on time.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify cost improvement opportunities and promote more efficient financial and operational practices.</p><p>• Maintain a strong control framework by monitoring compliance with company policies, financial standards, and regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Assess capital expenditure proposals through financial modeling, business case analysis, and post-investment performance tracking against defined metrics.</p><p>• Support workforce-related budgeting and forecasting by monitoring personnel expenses and aligning spend with financial plans.</p><p>• Oversee inventory-related financial controls and reporting to help ensure accuracy, accountability, and alignment with business objectives.</p>