Senior Grant & Research Finance Analyst

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

The Research Finance team provides budgeting, forecasting, grant accounting, business case development, financial modeling, and analytics leadership to support Versiti's research financial health, compliance responsibilities, and growth strategies. The Senior Grant & Research Finance Analyst serves as a trusted financial advisor to assigned Principal Investigators (PIs), research leadership, and cross-functional partners, providing financial oversight with award management, reporting, and closeout. This role manages a portfolio of federal, private, and internally funded research activity; prepares forecasts and financial analysis; supports sponsor reporting and audit readiness; evaluates funding risks and resource needs; and translates complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. The successful candidate must understand the purpose of a mission-driven research organization and how strong financial stewardship supports achievement of the Versiti's mission.

• →Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline from an accredited college or university required
• →Master's Degree Master’s Degree preferred

• 4-6 years of experience in finance, financial operations, accounting and / or related field required
• 1-3 years of experience in research finance or grant accounting required
• 1-3 years Experience supporting federally funded research programs; NIH experience preferred preferred
• Experience managing PI portfolios, grant forecasts, sponsor reporting, indirect cost recovery, effort reporting, salary cap monitoring, and grant closeout. preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate financial information clearly and concisely required
• Oracle Cloud ERP system and/or financial report writing experience preferred

• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets. required
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), NIH Grants Policy Statement, sponsor requirements, cost principles, and research compliance concepts. required
• Ability to review costs for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, proper classification, and alignment with sponsor and organizational requirements. required
• Ability to translate complex financial and compliance information into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for PIs, research leadership, finance leadership, and executive stakeholders. required
• Effective verbal and written communication, presentation, training, customer service, conflict resolution, and organizational skills. required
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority, work collaboratively across levels of the organization, and lead cross-functional initiatives. required
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous process improvement and financial stewardship. required
• Understands the purpose of a mission-driven organization and how financial management supports the organization's achievement of its mission. required

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, database applications, networked personal computers, and integrated financial systems required

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