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Reneé Salandy

@renesalandy

Detail-oriented research finance professional with extensive grant and compliance expertise.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a research finance role at an academic or research institution where I can lead grant compliance, improve award processes, mentor staff, and provide strategic financial guidance.

I am a detail-oriented finance professional with over 15 years of experience in research finance administration, grant management, and financial compliance. I partner with researchers, sponsored research offices, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budget planning and regulatory adherence.

At Stanford and NYU, I managed sponsored and donor portfolios, led pre-award and post-award improvements, and produced financial analyses and reconciliations for audits. I have supervised staff and coordinated contract close-outs, progress reporting, and effort certifications.

Previously, I provided central finance support at Columbia, offering policy guidance, system training, and documentation development using tools such as Oracle, SAP Concur, ServiceNow, and PeopleSoft. Early roles in accounts payable, bookkeeping, and publishing strengthened my attention to detail and vendor relations skills.

I hold advanced degrees in creative writing and humanities and bring a collaborative, compliance-focused approach to financial stewardship that improves operational efficiency and supports research initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MM

Financial Aid Counselor

Manhattan School of Music

Feb 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 8 months)

Prepared documentation and materials for financial aid awarding, coordinated with registrar/bursar/admissions offices, and counseled students on eligibility while supervising mentor student participants.

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Business Finance Consultant

NYU Langone Health

Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 (6 months)

Investigated invoice inconsistencies, monitored purchase order receiving exceptions in PeopleSoft, and coordinated with vendors and buyers to resolve payment and pricing discrepancies.

BI

Accounts Payable Associate

Bug Music, Inc.

Oct 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 3 months)

Managed accounts payable for corporate headquarters, processed wires and ACH payments, supervised invoice coding and monthly accruals, and addressed songwriter royalty payment inquiries.

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Publishing Coordinator

Capitol Records

May 2005 - Oct 2008 (3 years 5 months)

Approved mechanical license requests, managed publishing splits and claims, supported licensing negotiations, and liaised with Harry Fox Agency and international affiliates to resolve rights issues.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The City College of New York logoTY

The City College of New York

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Completed a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with coursework and practice focused on literary craft and publication preparation.

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Mount Saint Mary's University

Master of Arts, Humanities (English)

Earned a Master of Arts in Humanities with an emphasis in English, emphasizing literary analysis and interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.

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University of the Incarnate Word

Bachelor of Arts, English

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Philosophy, focusing on literature, critical writing, and philosophical foundations.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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