Research Financial Analyst Team Lead

Are you a detail-oriented analytical thinker ready to bridge the gap between complex financial data and groundbreaking academic discovery? Vanderbilt University is seeking a Research Financial Analyst Team Lead to join our dynamic Data & Analytics team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the financial backbone for our externally sponsored research portfolio, ensuring that the resources fueling innovation are managed with precision, integrity, and strategic foresight. This is an incredible opportunity for a talented professional to refine their expertise in post-award accounting, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance while supporting world-class research initiatives that impact our global community.

As a Team Lead, you will move beyond basic data entry to become a strategic partner to our researchers. You will master the lifecycle of sponsored awards by performing complex reconciliations, navigating accounting guidance, and overseeing the seamless closeout of multi-million dollar projects. We are looking for someone who thrives on solving intricate financial puzzles and who possesses the communication skills to translate technical accounting requirements into actionable insights for our faculty. If you are a graduate or early-career professional eager to launch a high-impact career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, Vanderbilt University offers the perfect landscape to grow your leadership skills and make a lasting contribution to the future of academic research.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI).
• Experience with statistical programming languages like R or Python.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from large, complex datasets.
• Strong mathematical background and analytical thinking.
• Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes is beneficial.
• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.