Finance Manager

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $88K 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 7th, 2026

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The University at Buffalo is hiring a Finance Manager for its Sponsored Projects Services within the Research, Innovation and Economic Development division. The Finance Manager will collaborate with Principal Investigators to manage sponsored award portfolios, handle post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning, and ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies.

Highlights

Manage sponsored award portfolios and serve as primary financial contact for Principal Investigators.
Perform post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning, expense analysis, and financial projections.
Ensure compliance with sponsor, university, and Research Foundation policies and reporting requirements.
Create internal financial reports and conduct reviews of research portfolios with faculty.
Collaborate with administrative units and team members to improve financial processes and support faculty funding goals.
Required skills include strong financial analysis, communication, and proficiency with Excel and database tools.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business-related field plus 5 years related experience or equivalent; preferred is a Master’s degree and experience in research administration.
Salary range is $80,000 to $87,500 annually for a full-time RF Professional position.
Works within Sponsored Projects Services department supporting research funding portfolios.
Position does not require a background check and involves 37.5 work hours per week.