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Senior Finance Administrative Manager, Research, Center for Computational and In

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Finance Administrative Manager to lead financial and operational oversight for a dynamic research portfolio. This role serves as a key advisor to Principal Investigators (PIs) and leadership, ensuring sound financial management across the full grant lifecycle, from proposal development through post-award administration. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of federal and sponsored research funding (e.g., NIH, HMS, USDA, ARPA-H and Foundations), strong leadership capabilities and the ability to drive compliance, efficiency and strategic financial planning. Key Responsibilities Include: Pre-Award Leadership *Partner with PIs to develop competitive grant and contract proposals, including budget development and cost allowability guidance *Review and coordinate proposal submissions with Research Management and Finance teams *Analyze award terms and align budgets to support effective financial controls *Develop tools and processes to streamline proposal and award management *Advise leadership on funding opportunities, including those with limited indirect cost recovery Post-Award Financial Management *Oversee the financial management of research funding portfolios *Lead grant administration teams in monitoring, reporting, and fund management *Conduct financial forecasting and variance analyses (deficit/surplus) *Develop and implement strategies to address financial overruns *Partner with PIs and administrators to proactively manage and resolve budget risks Compliance & Operations *Interpret and ensure adherence to institutional and sponsor regulations *Provide oversight across all phases of grant and contract administration (federal, industry, foundation, clinical trials) *Ensure compliance with NIH and federal requirements (e.g., effort reporting, Other Support) *Train, mentor, and supervise grant administration staff *Collaborate across academic medical center partners (e.g., MGH, BWH, McLean)

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field required

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred

  • Equivalent experience may be considered


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Experience:

  • 5-7 years of grant administration or research finance experience

  • 3-5 years of people management experience


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge of federal research funding regulations and sponsor guidelines

  • Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word)

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • High level of initiative, discretion, and sound judgment



Why Join Us

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen research operations and drive compliance across a complex, mission-driven organization. You'll partner closely with researchers and leadership to support innovation and growth in a collaborative academic environment.



The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

 

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