Manages and processes all business transactions and monitors cash flow, budget projections. Develops the annual budget, ensures spending remains within allocated resources, and tracks actual versus anticipated spend. Makes projections for future budget periods. Processes payments of invoices to consultants, vendors, and external contract research organizations. Partners with external accounting and audit firms to ensure compliance with reporting obligations. Assists with the management of programs from EDI’s partner Institutions. Collaborates with partners to ensure timely invoicing, payments and strong business operations. Creates Statements of Work (SOWs), aligning budgets accordingly. Coordinates payments to partner. Creates quarterly statements of financial status for reporting to the EDI Board. Completes annual audits, files required tax forms, and issues 1099 forms. Tracks funding requirements and submits requests for support. Compiles documents for audit purposes.