Grant Accountant, North Haven

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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