Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA): Mgr, Accounting

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$5,904 - $8,450•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Mexico (UNM), Office of the University Controller (Financial Services), located on Main Campus, is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University. Financial Services ensures compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, state and federal audit requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices. Financial Services maintains the official financial records of the University. Within Financial Services is the Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department, which has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Accounting. CGA provides UNM’s research community with professional expertise and quality customer service in the management of external funding. CGA strives to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with UNM policy, state law, federal regulations, and agency terms and conditions of funding. CGA constantly searches for process improvements and efficiencies to improve work experience. CGA also encourages teamwork in meeting its department mission as well as supporting professional development. CGA is on the lookout for a collaborative and enthusiastic individual eager to dive into the exciting world of supporting UNM’s research and sponsored projects. If you thrive in a team environment, love learning new skills, and are ready to contribute to meaningful initiatives, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA/CMA Certification
Experience with research administration, FARS, and Uniform Guidance
Experience working with UNM financial programs such as MyReports and Banner
Effective time management skills to prioritize multiple ongoing work tasks to meet deadlines
Experience communicating effectively at different levels of organization, both verbally in-person and/or virtually as well as in writing
Effective research and analytical skills to investigate discrepancies or questions
Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
Knowledge and understanding of University, Federal, State, and Agency policies and terms & conditions

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day activities including ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations on restricted awards.
Supervise and manage personnel including work allocation, training, professional development, enforcement of internal processes and controls, and handling performance evaluations.
Oversee subrecipient monitoring including risk assessments and desk reviews.
Oversee the final closeout of restricted awards on a timely basis.
Participate in external and internal audits.
Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and processes involving restricted award monitoring.
Advise, consult, and meet as necessary with UNM departments, PIs, and with other UNM Core offices regarding compliance, internal controls, audit requests, special projects, and processes.