Post Award and Accounting Manager

The Post Award and Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the accounting of sponsored projects after a grant award is received and ensuring compliance with all fiscal and post-award regulations and guidelines of the sponsors, as well as with federal, state, system, and campus regulations. The role involves leadership and collaboration, executed with independence, specialized knowledge, and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• 5+ Years of Experience required in Research Administration 10+ years preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in large ERP financial systems and reporting tools (Workday Financials preferred)
• Proven project management skills
• Expertise in sponsored project management, operations, and systems analysis, data retrieval, ability to interpret and evaluate data to reach sound conclusions, and recommend new or revised processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex federal and state laws and policies
• Ability to flourish in an academic and/or administrative work environment characterized by high expectations for initiative, creativity, accountability, and productivity

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan