The Bioethics Financial Manager functions as part of the Institute's administration, managing sponsored funding and contract activities while assisting the Administrative Director with financial management, reporting, control and special fiscal projects.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the job:

This position is responsible for the pre-award activities of the Institute, including preparation and review of grant proposals, preparation and oversight of grant/contract submission process and management of pre-award data. Acts as point of contact with Institute faculty and their administrative staff for the planning and development of budgets for grant/contract packages to various federal agencies and private agencies/foundations. This includes provision of instruction on protocol, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to various agencies and to the University.

Provides ongoing guidance and facilitation to faculty and staff by providing critical and accurate analysis of all grant and contract applications. Manages post award activities; responsible for account set up and budgeting; prepares narrative and statistical reports; ensures that funds are expended correctly according to university and grant guidelines; monitors financial tasks of Institute staff involved in grant preparation and account management; provides analysis of accounts, financial information, instruction and answers to questions relating to budget procedures and the close out and reporting process.

Responsible for preparation, negotiation, and implementation of domestic and international sub agreements, subcontracts, and consultant agreements with individuals and organizations. Provides accurate and appropriate guidance regarding interpretation of applicable contract, grant and cooperative agreement terms and conditions, as well as other administrative rules, cost principles and regulations under OMB guidelines. Assists with the annual budgeting process. Monitors programs/awards/projects assigned. Prepares detailed project budgets. Analyzes budget patterns and project expenditures. Analyzes financial data and extract and define relevant information. Interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or projecting financial probability. Manages assigned accounts, including budget appropriation, monitoring, reconciliation, and provision of necessary signature for purchase orders and check requisitions, and invoice coding. Responsible for financial document flow; prepares quarterly budget projections and manage annual close out of accounts. Responsible for the review, analysis, and management of programs/awards/projects on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of financial information and financial status. Updates projections relative to project completion as necessary. Monitors expenditure levels against funding and budget obligations.