Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis

Stevens Institute of Technology-posted 3 months ago
$98,000 - $133,933/Yr
Full-time
Remote • Hoboken, NJ
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The Office of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis (OSA) aids faculty and staff in managing the financial post award aspects of external research funding and oversees the sponsored fringe, indirect, and service-center rate development process for the university. The function plays a pivotal role in supporting the university's strategic goal and initiatives to grow our sponsored research portfolio. Stevens' research portfolio has grown significantly, and research expenditures were $70 million in the most recent fiscal year. Stevens has received additional research grants that will result in the research portfolio increasing significantly, which has resulted in the need to increase staffing. The Manager will work with the Director to develop an organizational structure to support the increased research portfolio of the University. OSA reports through the Division of Finance. The Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis provides supervisory leadership and oversight for the functions and staff related to financial post-award and cost analysis. This is a predominantly remote position which reports directly to the Director of OSA and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the sponsored accounting staff, in addition to co-leading the cost analysis functions, such as rate preparation and negotiations, effort reporting, service centers, and audit assistance. Stevens receives external funding via grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements and OSA Centrally aids and supports from award setup through award closeout to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, University and sponsor policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), as well as other financial and administrative units across campus and throughout the University.

  • Work in close collaboration with the Director of OSA and OSP Directors in supporting the university's Research Administration infrastructure.
  • Manage the day-to-day sponsored accounting staff operations to ensure all key functions are completed in a timely manner.
  • Mediate cost allowability issues to ensure all compliance requirements are strictly adhered to during the review and approval of all sponsored transactions.
  • Monitors performance metrics analysis and reports to senior management.
  • Provide guidance to senior leadership to ensure both technology resources and processes are streamlined, automated and efficiencies are continuously being assessed.
  • Work with the Director & Costing Analyst to become familiar with the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Proposal and annual Fringe Benefit Proposal processes for submission to the federal cognizant agency, including gathering and submitting accurate information and data.
  • Service Center rate development and compliance monitoring. Annually review, analyze, and reconcile the general ledger activity to validate the development of new rates.
  • Provide support for various audit activities involving sponsored awards.
  • Work on special projects as requested by the Director and perform other related duties as assigned.
  • 6 years of experience in post-award research administration and/or grant accounting with a bachelor's degree in business, research administration or related field; or 6 years of experience in post-award research administration and/or grant accounting with a master's degree in business, research administration or related field.
  • Excellent qualitative and quantitative skills.
  • Experience in a college or university, or other not-for-profit institution performing similar job functions.
  • Ability to interact professionally with all levels of university personnel, as well as the research administration, and funding agency community.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in word and excel (i.e., pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).
  • Demonstrated success in a position managing concurrent, high-volume number of requests while providing best-in-class customer service.
  • Knowledgeable of accounting standards (GAAP, GASB, CASB) and internal control procedures, and Uniform Guidance.
  • Dedicated, high-integrity professional and team player.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Staff management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of effort reporting, cost sharing, and overhead rates.
  • Audit experience dealing with cost allocation issues.
  • Utilization of data warehouse reporting and querying tools.
  • Cost accounting at a large research university is a plus.
  • Certified Research Associate designation or similar certification.
  • Experience with Huron's 'Solution for F&A Management (EFACS)' or other similar software.
  • In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $98,000 - $133,933.33.
  • Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations.
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