Grant Accountant

Title: Portfolio & Grant Accountant

Location: Hybrid, New Haven County

Compensation: Up to $100,000 + strong benefit package

Why This Role Stands Out

Our Client is a highly respected, research-driven institution with a growing and sophisticated sponsored research portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty and research leadership, manage complex funding structures, and contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, stability, and professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a grant or research finance professional who enjoys complex portfolios, strategic financial analysis, and trusted-advisor responsibility—all within a well-resourced, collegial environment.

Position Overview

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role provides financial oversight and strategic support for a complex portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored funds. The position partners closely with faculty and research administration teams and supports both pre- and post-award activities, with potential staff supervision depending on scope.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Lead financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for large, complex portfolios


• Prepare and present budget-to-actuals, forecasts, and strategic financial recommendations


• Manage multiple budgets with varying funding levels, start/end dates, overhead rates, and cost-allowability rules


• Identify portfolio-level risks and opportunities and proactively advise stakeholders


• Support monthly financial review processes and corrective actions as needed

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to institutional policies and sponsor regulations across all financial activity


• Review and approve expenditures for allowability, allocability, and documentation


• Maintain fiscal integrity of assigned portfolios and advise faculty on policy interpretation


• Monitor funding changes, renewals, and closeouts

Sponsored Award & Proposal Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight across multiple awards and funding sources


• Review and interpret sponsor applications, award notices, and terms and conditions


• Manage submissions, modifications, extensions, and required post-award reports


• Support pre-award planning in partnership with research administration teams

Collaborative Financial Partner

• Partner with internal business offices, central administration, external institutions, and sponsors


• Advise on effort allocation strategies, spending patterns, and alternative funding approaches


• Cultivate strong working relationships with faculty, principal investigators, and leadership

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field


• 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and data-mining skills


• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and sponsor guidelines


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders


• Experience with grants and contracts administration or sponsored research


• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Workday Financials or similar)


• Experience supporting externally sponsored awards (e.g., federal or foundation funding)

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