Director, Post-Award & Grant Accounting
About The Position
The Director, Post-Award and Grant Accounting reports to the Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Research and Contract Management and functions as a primary part of the Sponsored Research team by directing and overseeing the daily operations of post-award, accounting and close out aspects of grant and contract administration. Duties are designed to ensure that the institution conforms to policy and agency regulation. Therefore, the DIRECTOR oversees all aspects of Post Award Accouting including Compliance, Uniform Guidance, accounting, reporting, invoicing for Federal, State, International, Foundation and Corporate Awards. Ressponsible for interacting with faculty and staff to ensure timeliness of invoices and financial reports, accuracy and complete information in corresponding with sponsoring agencies and overseeing staff who are responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation to meet audit requirements. Serving as a Power User of the Banner Grants Module is a major responsibility of this position as it is the basis for management decisions and reporting as well as record keeping. Responsible for UG compliance and audits both external and internal. Developes policies and procedure for Sponsored Research. Assists AVP with departmental budgeting and budgets for proposals. Responsible for institutional wide training on Sponsored Research processes. Serve on institutional committees. Supervise Post Award Accounting staff. Oversee financial management on Clinical Trials.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree and any combination of education, training or experience in the area of grant and contract and/or accounting services
- Experience in a higher education environment
- Accounting and budgeting experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Directing and overseeing the daily operations of post-award, accounting and close out aspects of grant and contract administration
- Overseeing all aspects of Post Award Accouting including Compliance, Uniform Guidance, accounting, reporting, invoicing for Federal, State, International, Foundation and Corporate Awards
- Interacting with faculty and staff to ensure timeliness of invoices and financial reports, accuracy and complete information in corresponding with sponsoring agencies and overseeing staff who are responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation to meet audit requirements
- Serving as a Power User of the Banner Grants Module
- Responsible for UG compliance and audits both external and internal
- Developes policies and procedure for Sponsored Research
- Assists AVP with departmental budgeting and budgets for proposals
- Responsible for institutional wide training on Sponsored Research processes
- Serve on institutional committees
- Supervise Post Award Accounting staff
- Oversee financial management on Clinical Trials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
