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Financial Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Burlington, VT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $67K - $76K 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 7th, 2026

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The University of Vermont is hiring a Financial Analyst to manage financial aspects of sponsored research projects. The role involves overseeing compliance with federal regulations and sponsor requirements, preparing financial reports, advising investigators and staff, and supporting project closeout processes.

Highlights
  • Manage a portfolio of sponsored research projects ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and university policies.
  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports for sponsored awards.
  • Review expenses, cost transfers, and budgets for allowability and compliance.
  • Monitor cost share commitments, facilities and administrative costs, and overall project financial activity.
  • Support billing, receivables, and subrecipient monitoring efforts in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Provide guidance and training to researchers and department staff on post-award financial management.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting and 2-4 years of relevant financial or sponsored programs experience.
  • Strong knowledge of federal cost principles and sponsored project compliance is essential.
  • Experience with research administration systems such as PeopleSoft is preferred; CRA or CFRA certification is strongly valued.
  • Anticipated salary range is $66,898 to $75,573, and the position is eligible for full-time telework following university policy.

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Position Details
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Financial Analyst
Posting Summary
Sponsored Projects Financial Analyst (100% Remote)

We’re looking for an experienced Sponsored Projects Financial Analyst to join our Sponsored Project Administration team and support the financial management of sponsored research awards.
In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of sponsored projects, ensure compliance with federal regulations and sponsor requirements, prepare financial reports, and provide guidance to investigators and department staff on post-award financial management.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the grant lifecycle to review expenditures, monitor cost share and financial activity, support billing and reporting processes, and ensure timely project closeout.

What You’ll Do:
· Manage a portfolio of sponsored research projects and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and university policies
· Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports for sponsored awards
· Review expenses, cost transfers, and budget activity to ensure allowability and compliance
· Monitor cost share commitments, facilities and administrative costs, and project financial activity
· Support project closeout and ensure awards are finalized in accordance with sponsor requirements
· Advise principal investigators and department staff on financial and policy questions related to sponsored projects
· Collaborate with internal teams on billing, receivables, and subrecipient monitoring
· Provide training, guidance, and support to the research community on sponsored project financial management

What we’re looking for:
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
· 2–4+ years of relevant financial or sponsored programs experience
· Strong knowledge of federal cost principles and sponsored project compliance
· Experience with research administration systems such as PeopleSoft preferred
· CRA or CFRA certification strongly valued

Why apply:
✔ 100% Remote
✔ Collaborative SPA team environment
✔ Opportunity to support impactful research
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Education and work experience:
Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Business Administration or Accounting
Relevant Work Experience 2-4 years
Competencies:
Accounting and budgeting skills in managing complex financial accounts and funds, as well as knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles.
Working knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and applicable financial systems, as well as related policy requirements.
Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable: 3-5 years demonstrated experience in research contract and grant management.
Certified Research Administration (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA) designation.
Anticipated Pay Range $66,898 - $75,573
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date 03/06/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information
Position Title Fiscal Ops & Bus Mgmt PC2 X
Posting Number S5989PO
Department Sponsored Project Admin/30612
Position Number 016397
Percent of Full-Time 1.00
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
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