Business Manager: Financial Operations & Post-Award Grant Management - OVPR

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!The Office of the Vice President of Research OVPR oversees the university-wide strategic initiatives and operational functions of CMU’s research enterprise and associated top-ranked technology transfer and startup activities, which span the university’s seven academic colleges and its more than 100 research institutes and centers. OVPR leadership and staff work across the university to develop strategic external partnerships; build interdisciplinary teams; and connect researchers with the tools, expertise and resources they need to advance ambitious work from funding and development to innovation and impact. We would love for you to join our team!We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Business Manager to support both the day-to-day financial operations of the organization and the management of post-award grant activities. This role will bridge financial planning, transaction processing, and compliance with grant requirements, ensuring accurate reporting, efficient budget management, and adherence to all regulatory and sponsor obligations.This position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Budget and offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to CMU’s research enterprise and institutional excellence.Core Responsibilities:Day-to-Day Financial OperationsCreate and initiate processes to process financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner.Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights on performance, profitability, and cost management.Prepare regular fi




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