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Finance and Compliance Analyst

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Inside Higher Ed
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

School of Engineering, Stanford, California, United States. Finance position posted Nov 12, 2025. Requisition #107723. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Engineering Research Administration (ERA) is looking for an experienced Finance and Compliance Analyst who is excited to be part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Finance and Compliance Analyst will take the lead in constructing and assembling complex data for budgeting and decision making, conducting data analysis and recognizing exceptions, and meeting organizational reporting needs.

This position will monitor, report on, and assure quality control related to School of Engineering (SoE) compliance with university research administration policies and guidance, including suspense, overdraft, faculty effort, cost-sharing, closeouts, AP default, and expenditure certifications. The analyst will execute internal control programs and participate in developing solutions that may require the development of new processes, assist in developing the annual budget for ERA, and work with the SoE Finance Team on the annual School budget and variance reports.

This position will lead internal financial reporting and management, conduct internal process and procedure audits, and support ERA’s administration with related duties as needed. The analyst will also assist in interpretation of complex university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Uniform Guidance, sponsor guidelines, etc.) and serve as the compliance subject matter expert within ERA.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing research and operational budgets, financial and federal grant compliance, plus possess the following characteristics: strong customer service abilities, exceptional attention to detail, resourcefulness and skill in issue-spotting and problem solving, and excellent time management and prioritization.

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