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Northwestern University

Financial Administrator 2 (Hybrid Role - SPARC)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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A Financial Manager directs and plans the financial activities of a company or organization. Prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.

$164,741 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54141

Department:

MED-Office for Research (SPARC)

Salary/Grade:

EXS/7

Job Summary:

The Financial Administrator 2 provides financial expertise and problem solving in support of the Sponsored Project and Research Catalyst's (SPARC) research programs and mission as a shared service model within NUFSM. This position will provide support across multiple units within FSM and will be directly responsible for the management of a complex multi-component study with multiple pilot awardees tracked on chartfields. Supports a university accounting-related area or program. Manages financial operations &/or analysis in support of area/unit's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Financial Aid, Facilities, Purchasing, IT, Provost, etc. Reviews a portfolio of multiple schools/depts' financial operations comprised of work that involves some complex problems &/or decisions. Implements existing policy & ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient completion of daily financial activities. Applies industry and professional standards, interprets university policy and procedure, federal and state laws, granting agency guidelines, and other regulations (as applicable). Represents &/or guides business area on internal &/or external financial affairs by exchanging information. Performs all aspects of post-award financial management for sponsored projects.

Specific Responsibilities:

Budget:

Participates in determination of budget including fiscal resource allocation of appropriated, discretionary, endowment &/or gift revenues. Prepares analysis & reports. Provides account research. Assists with budget projects. Updates budget estimates & provides commitment tracking support for all financial activity. Ensures lead schedules are prepared. Guides units of responsibility through university budgeting and forecasting processes, reviews budget and forecasting submissions. Acts a Budget Office exp To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account