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University at Buffalo

Finance Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $88K 💻 Finance 🗓️ April 10th, 2026

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The University at Buffalo is hiring a Finance Manager, Sponsored Projects Services. This role involves managing sponsored award portfolios for assigned Principal Investigators by overseeing post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning, projections, and processing financial activities while acting as the primary contact for PIs' post-award financial needs and collaborating with various administrative units to ensure compliance and efficient reporting.

Highlights

  • Manage financial oversight of sponsored award portfolios for assigned Principal Investigators.

  • Conduct award planning, including initial kick-off meetings and budget revisions.

  • Analyze expenses to maximize fund use while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

  • Prepare internal financial reports and meet with faculty to review research portfolios.

  • Serve as liaison between PIs and administrative units across the university.

  • Collaborate with team members and support other research administration staff.

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with PIs, faculty, and administrative colleagues.

  • Required skills include strong financial analysis, communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel and electronic reporting tools.

  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business-related field with 5 years of related experience or equivalent; preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in research administration.

  • Salary range: $80,000 - $87,500 with a full-time position and 37.5 work hours per week.