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Senior Research Finance Analyst

Kforce Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • Remote
  • $60–$70
6 days ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client in Boston, MA that is seeking a Senior Research Finance Analyst to provide financial management and analysis support for research programs, grants, and sponsored projects. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and advising principal investigators and operational leaders on financial matters related to research funding. Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, monitor, and manage research project budgets and forecasts
  • Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to support decision-making
  • Review and reconcile research-related expenditures and funding sources
  • Monitor grant and contract spending to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and organizational policies
  • Prepare financial reports, projections, and variance analyses for leadership and project stakeholders
  • Support proposal development, budget preparation, and funding applications
  • Collaborate with researchers, project managers, and administrative teams to resolve financial issues
  • Assist with audits and provide necessary financial documentation
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of financial analysis, grant accounting, research finance, or related experience
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial management systems
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting grants, contracts, or sponsored research programs
  • Knowledge of research funding regulations and compliance requirements
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • Experience in healthcare, higher education, nonprofit, or research environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBoston, MA (
Remote
)
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$60–$70
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

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