The Research Finance Analyst I (RF I) is an active member of the central Research Finance Office and part of a team that processes a wide variety of post award management tasks. The Research Finance Analyst I is responsible for adhering to best practices, provides outstanding customer service to co-workers, and the research community, while facilitating the research administration effort within DFCI. The RF I is an entry-level professional; uses general business concepts for problem solving and works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. The RA I takes on a less complex financial portfolio of grants.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Responsible for setting up project awards and amend projects as needed.

• Communicates with department and PIs throughout grant lifecycle and assists in the development and submission of all requests for a change of PI, no-cost extension requests, and budgeting requests.

• Manages the financial administration of less complex research portfolio of Non-federal and Federally grants.

• Approves incoming subcontract invoices for payment.

• Ensures that awards/accounts are managed in full compliance with applicable rules and regulations established by both the sponsor and as well as all pertinent DFCI’s policies.

• Reviews and approves personnel and non-personnel costs transfers requests.

• Responsible for closing-out of projects, including journal entries and reconciliation.

• Responsible for financial reporting and invoicing to sponsors.

• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or similar required.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 1-year professional experience in Finance, Business or Accounting. This may include directly relevant internships.

• Experience in research administration in an academic setting (hospital, non-profit organization or university) preferred

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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