Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 2 days ago
Director Research & Endowment Accounting
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yrDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Director of Research and Endowment Accounting plays a critical leadership role in managing financial operations related to research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic insights to support the Institute's mission.
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Responsibilities
Lead the post-award financial management of federal, state, industry, and foundation-sponsored research projects, setting standards and ensuring disciplined portfolio oversight
Ensure full compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), NIH and other agency-specific regulations, and institutional policies throughout the award lifecycle
Drive continuous improvement in sponsored project governance and risk management
Develop, implement, and monitor robust policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard research funds and uphold compliance
Oversee cost transfers, subrecipient monitoring, and closeout procedures, establishing clear approval workflows and accountability
Provide training and guidance to research administrators to reduce errors and prevent noncompliance
Oversee the preparation and submission of timely, accurate sponsor financial reports, invoices, and reconciliations, instituting quality checks and KPI tracking
Lead internal and external audits, including the Single Audit and sponsor-specific reviews, and coordinate remediation plans
Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsor financial inquiries and ensure audit readiness across the portfolio
Partner closely with Principal Investigators, research administrators, and clinical departments to deliver proactive financial oversight and guidance
Provide strategic insights to senior leadership on research growth, budgeting, and long-term sustainability, including forecasting and scenario analysis
Facilitate transparent communication on funding risks, opportunities, and performance
Direct endowment and gift fund accounting and financial reporting, ensuring strict adherence to donor restrictions and institutional spending policies
Collaborate with accounting and treasury to reconcile investment activity and calculate endowment income allocations
Maintain accurate records of endowment gifts, pledges, and fund restrictions to support fiduciary accountability
Collaborate cross-functionally with the Philanthropy team to design and deliver timely, insightful stewardship reports for donors, including bespoke or ad-hoc performance and impact reporting for the PMC and other key donors and stakeholders
Support donor stewardship and development initiatives with high-quality financial narratives and analyses
Lead system implementations and enhancements for research and endowment accounting to improve data integrity, reporting automation, and operational efficiency
Supervises a team of finance managers and analysts
Hire, develop, and manage staff to achieve organizational goals
Set clear expectations, deliver feedback, and monitor performance for quality, efficiency, and compliance with policies and procedures
Mentor staff, foster career growth, and cultivate a positive and productive work environment
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of federal grant regulations, including NIH, NSF, and other agency requirements, as well as Uniform Guidance
Familiarity with the financial operations of academic medical centers, including clinical trials, cost recovery, and indirect cost allocations
Ability to align financial practices with institutional research and philanthropic goals
Skilled in interpreting complex financial data and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, researchers, development officers, and external partners
Understanding of and experience with ERP systems, grants management platforms, and advanced Excel functions
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and stewardship
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to drive process improvements and lead teams through organizational change
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (191)
2024 (145)
2023 (155)
2022 (139)
2021 (105)
2020 (113)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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