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Senior Fiscal Officer
  • Job Number: 24903
  • Functional Area: Grants Administration/Management
  • Department: Research Laboratory of Electronics HQ
  • School Area: VP Research
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Posting Description

SENIOR FISCAL OFFICER, Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE),  to deliver high-level financial work crucial to advancing RLE's mission; take charge of implementing key strategic and operational objectives at RLE; assume responsibility for designing, overseeing, and managing the financial framework for some of RLE's most substantial and complex research programs; oversee a diverse range of intricate interdisciplinary research programs that align with RLE's mission; manage both pre-award and post-award research administration activities, and oversee day-to-day financial transactions including , award set-up, closing activities, transaction approvals, financial projections, comprehensive review and control; ensure strict compliance, punctual periodic reporting, and provide expert guidance for PIs, and support for research administration operations and complex policy matters; and conduct high-level financial modeling, in-depth analysis, budget formulation, and reporting, collaborating closely with RLE leadership, the Lab Director, and prominent principal investigators.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related technical discipline; a minimum of five years of experience in financial management; a minimum of one year of supervisory experience; experience administering sponsored research programs in a university setting; advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, enterprise financial systems, grants management tools, and multidimensional databases; advanced-level budget management/forecasting skills; experience managing gift revenue and general Institute budget funds; familiarity with student appointments, including funding sources; robust communication, analytical, organizational, customer experience, and interpersonal skills; discretion with confidential information; and solid attention to detail; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; interact effectively with faculty and staff; ability to manage competing priorities and demonstrate tact in stressful situations; and handle a large volume of daily work despite interruptions in a challenging, fast-paced environment. PREFERRED: MIT experience and knowledge of its financial systems, including SAP, Cognos, and Kuali Coeus. Job #24903-9

4/4/2025