Professional Researcher: Director of Finance for the Center on International Cooperation (CIC)

Position Summary

The Director of Finance for CIC Operations supports the Center on International Cooperation’s (CIC) research and program activities through financial analysis, grant management, budgeting, and research administration. The position oversees financial planning and reporting for research projects, supports grant proposals and donor reporting, and ensures compliance with NYU policies and funding requirements. Working closely with CIC leadership, researchers, and program staff, the position coordinates research-related financial and administrative activities, supports resource planning, and contributes to the effective management of CIC’s research portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for research projects and programs.

• Manage grant administration, including proposal budgets, expenditure monitoring, donor reporting, and project closeouts.

• Coordinate sponsored research activities and liaise with NYU Sponsored Programs Administration, Fiscal Affairs, and other institutional offices.

• Support research personnel administration, academic appointments, payroll allocations, and grant-funded staffing.

• Coordinate contracts, subawards, procurement, reimbursements, and financial compliance for research activities.

• Maintain accurate financial records and support improvements to research administration and financial reporting processes.

• Provide financial and administrative guidance to CIC leadership and research teams.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in financial management, grant administration, research finance, or nonprofit operations.

• Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, grant compliance, and financial reporting.

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting systems.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university or research institution.

• Familiarity with sponsored research administration and NYU financial systems.

• Experience supporting international research, nonprofit organizations, or donor-funded programs.

• Knowledge of international development, human rights, peacebuilding, or related research areas.

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