Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Tufts Medical Center accelerates translation of laboratory research into clinical use, medical practice and health policy. We connect people to research resources, consultation, and education, and we foster collaboration with scholars of all disciplines and with community members, with the ultimate goal of improving the health of the public.  There are 43 affiliated organizations in the CTSI network.  Please visit our website at http://www.tuftsctsi.org/

We are currently seeking candidates for the following opportunity:

Finace Manager
This position reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and is responsible for developing and providing an effective, timely and comprehensive centralized finance system that supports the research, instructional, and operational goals and objectives of the Tufts CTSI. 

Responsibilities include subcontract negotiations; administering Tufts University grant awards through Tufts Medical Center subcontracts and establishing subcontracts to other CTSI affiliated organizations. The manager implements a financial tracking system for university and multiple hospital accounts; tracks personnel effort commitments and creates reports related to grant and cost center FTE’s and other financial reports. The manager will be comfortable with ambiguity and managing in a start up environment; exceptional attention to detail due to the high volume workload; maintain relationships with senior financial and grants administration officials at Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center.  Under general direction of the Administrative Director, develops and implements CTSI purchasing, travel, and budgetary policies and procedures and is the lead individual for interpretation of ensuring compliance with hospital, university, state and federal grant and procurement regulations and guidelines.    

Health care experience is required; must have strong analytical skills, experience in grant and fund accounting; expert knowledge of sponsored projects administration, both pre-and post-award, with an understanding of acceptable options for cost allocations.  Knowledge of university fund accounting systems, annual schedules, and subsidiary systems.  Advanced MS Office skills, including the ability to develop and link spreadsheets, databases, and reports.  Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) skills; 5+ years of experience in a management position; Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent discipline, Master's degree preferred.

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