Louisiana State University-Eunice

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Business Manager 1

LSU - Pennington Biomedical, USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelERPHRHRISClinical TrialsClinical ResearchPublic HealthResearchCommunicationFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science.
  • Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial management, preferably in a research or academic setting.
  • Demonstrated experience with budget planning, grant administration, and financial reporting.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external funding agencies.
  • A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required.
  • Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Nice to have

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in financial management, preferably in a research or academic setting.
  • Knowledge of federal grant regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE) and experience with grant budgeting and compliance.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools
  • experience with Workday is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, grant management software).
  • Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
  • Additional Job Description:

Benefits

  • Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Company info

  • At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
  • If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
  • Job Posting Title:
  • At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research.
  • Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities.
  • CST (1:01a.m.
  • EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
  • If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft.
  • You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
  • Business Manager 1
  • Position Type:
  • Professional / Unclassified
  • LSUPBRC Admin - Fiscal Ops - Post Award (Niki Hays (00012956))
  • LSU - Pennington Biomedical
  • Professional
  • Job Description:
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Business Manager 1 in Fiscal Operations.
  • The Business Manager serves as a strategic and operational resource for the department, actively supporting financial and administrative functions in a dynamic research environment.
  • This role is responsible for processing and approving purchasing, personnel forms, travel vouchers, and departmental expenditures.
  • The Business Manager also plays a key role in financial forecasting and compliance with sponsor regulations.
  • As a resource ally to faculty and staff, the position ensures accurate financial reporting and supports grant closeouts while managing the financial portfolios for a group of principle investigators.
  • Major Responsibilities
  • Lead budget planning and financial forecasting for research programs, including both restricted and unrestricted funding sources.
  • Monitor and report on departmental and grant-related expenditures, ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional and sponsor guidelines.
  • Meet with assigned principal investigators on a monthly or quarterly basis to review their financial portfolio. Maintain financial systems for tracking, projecting, and closing out grant accounts in a timely and compliant manner.

Equal opportunity

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Business Manager also plays a key role in financial forecasting and compliance with sponsor regulations
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