Never manage a budget spreadsheet again.
What if you didn't have to dig through network drives, click through four different systems, and remember eight-digit account codes — just to answer a basic question?
Challenges you know too well
Shadow spreadsheets that break when you're not looking
Your budget tracking lives in spreadsheets that only you understand — and they're one formula error away from disaster.
40+ hours per month on manual reconciliation
Between reconciling transactions, chasing down receipts, and updating spreadsheets — the low-value manual work eats up the time you need for strategic thinking.
The cognitive load of being the human integration layer
You're the one stitching together ERP, HR, and eRA data in your head. Every system is a maze, and none of them talk to each other.
How Modern Research helps
Automated monthly reconciliation
Structured workflows detect unexpected transactions and spend-rate anomalies automatically — with digital sign-offs and full audit trail.
Centralized effort planning
Manage effort from allocation to reconciliation to certification in one place — connected directly to the labor cost model.
Commitment and vendor tracking
Track sub-award and vendor commitments, map expected vs. invoiced spend, and catch late invoices before they become surprises.
Auto-populated reports and submissions
FFRs, close-out reports, and rebudgeting requests are generated from reconciled actuals — with deadlines tracked and submission history maintained.
Ready to replace the spreadsheets?
Modern Research sits on top of your existing systems and gives your entire research office a live, shared financial picture — so your team can focus on strategy, not data entry.