• Financial Officer

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Financial Officer

     

    + Job Number: 24915

    + Functional Area: Finance/Accounting

    + Department: Media Lab

    + School Area: Architecture & Planning

    + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

     

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    Posting Description

    FINANCIAL OFFICER, Media Lab, reports to the Sr. Financial Officer and is responsible for the administration of sponsored research projects, consortium projects and programs, and non-sponsored funds for the Lab; work collaboratively with other finance staff members; contribute to the maintenance of internal documentation and communication systems; manage a complex portfolio of research groups and initiatives, which include federal and foundation awards, consortium funding, internal MIT funding, and discretionary accounts, by providing reporting, analysis, and advice; review and interpret MIT and sponsor policies, and regularly track and monitor the financial performance of grants and contracts to ensure policy compliance and consistency with approved award budget(s); perform post-award transactions and activities including sponsor reporting, subaward management, award closeout, cost share allocations, personnel distributions, and other tasks as applicable; support PIs in the development of research proposal budgets and administrative content: review solicitations and notify researchers of proposal requirements and deadlines; prepare proposal budget(s) following PI instruction; and confirm completion of all required proposal sections.

     

    Find a full job description here (https://www.media.mit.edu/about/job-opportunities/) .

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of four years of experience in finance, research administration or related field; robust organizational and time management skills and attention to detail/accuracy; the ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality; ability to communicate effectively and convey financial information to faculty and staff at all levels; proactive, self-motivated, and flexible approach to daily tasks and effective prioritization of work; enjoys working in and able to succeed as part of a collaborative team environment; and intermediate proficiency with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel (e.g. can use and edit complex workbooks). PREFERRED: Project management skills including the ability to plan projects, coordinate team members, set timelines, and execute plans to meet team/DLC/Institute goals; Experience developing and monitoring multi-year budgets; General knowledge of and familiarity with standard federal regulations and major agency guidelines; and experience using MIT financial systems such as Buy2Pay, BrioQuery, Concur, FRC, Kuali Coeus, and SAP/SAPgui. Job #24915-8

     

    This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule.

     

    Revised 5/13/2025