Grant and Accounting Operations Manager

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant and Accounting Operations Manager will provide oversight of operational support activities including financial and administrative activities which includes preparing billings, draw requests and Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) for grants, as well as supporting efficiency by coordinating day-to-day accounts payable, purchasing, and travel operations for the Roswell Park Division. This role will ensure compliance with funding requirements and maintain smooth day-to-day operational processes. The incumbent will be proficient working within the organization’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to perform financial and operational processes and serve as a key resource for other departments within the Corporation. Up to 25% travel to and from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and three years of relevant experience in grants management, financial reporting or operations oversight; OR an associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
• Telecommuting will be available.
• Travel up to 25% of the time will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Grants Administration and Uniform Guidance
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Certified Public Accountant

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of operational support activities including financial and administrative activities which includes preparing billings, draw requests and Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) for grants
• Supporting efficiency by coordinating day-to-day accounts payable, purchasing, and travel operations for the Roswell Park Division.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and maintain smooth day-to-day operational processes.
• Proficient working within the organization’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to perform financial and operational processes and serve as a key resource for other departments within the Corporation.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees