Finance Manager, Sponsored Projects Services

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $88K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 4th, 2026

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The University at Buffalo is hiring a Finance Manager, Sponsored Projects Services. The Finance Manager will collaborate with Principal Investigators to manage sponsored award portfolios by overseeing post-award financial reconciliation, budget planning, projections, and processing of financial activities, serving as the primary contact for financial matters related to research funding.

Highlights

Manage post-award financial activities including salary changes and appointments.

Plan awards with initial kick-off meetings and develop financial projections.

Analyze expenses to maximize fund use and ensure sponsor and university compliance.

Prepare internal financial reports and conduct meetings with faculty to review research portfolios.

Act as liaison between Principal Investigators and administrative units across the university.

Collaborate effectively as a team resource and advocate for faculty funding goals.

Proficient understanding of Excel and other database/electronic reporting tools required.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with 5 years of related experience; preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in research administration or post-award financial management.