Reneé Salandy
@renesalandy
Detail-oriented research finance professional with extensive grant and compliance expertise.
What I'm looking for
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
Research Finance Administrator II
Stanford University
Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Acted as financial liaison for research teams, managed donor gifts and government grant portfolios, and led contract close-outs while improving pre- and post-award processes and delivering monthly reconciliations for audits.
Advised researchers on proposals and funding regulations, monitored spending and revised budgets, and produced financial reports to ensure grant compliance and improve proposal success rates.
Served as primary finance resource in the central finance service center, authored process documentation and supported grants, procurement, and vendor management using Oracle, SAP Concur, and ServiceNow.
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.
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.
Bookkeeper
The Lab, LLC
Apr 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Managed accounts payable and receivable, audited vendor invoices and expense reports, and performed reconciliations and bank interactions to ensure accurate general ledger processing.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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