Post Award Accounting and Compliance Manager
About The Position
The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Post Award Accounting and Compliance Manager (Accountant III) position within the Office of Research. The Post Award Accounting Compliance & Financial Manager ensures adherence to sponsor requirements and university policies, supports financial administration and sponsored program financial management. This position provides oversight, monitoring, and education on compliance for sponsored research to faculty and staff at the University, including developing systems and processes for monitoring and reporting. This role serves a critical function in ensuring that the implementation of restricted gifts and grants do not create exposure to compliance risks. This position supervises the Post Award Financial Accountant and works closely with Sponsored Programs, the Controller’s Office, the Institutional Review Board, and other offices on campus that are part of the research administration ecosystem. If you are detail-oriented, have a strong understanding of accounting principles, are passionate about making a positive impact through financial stewardship, and enjoy collaborating closely with stakeholders across an organization, we encourage you to apply. This position is eligible for hybrid work after initial training. The department typically works 2-3 days per week in the office and the remaining days remote. Remote work must be conducted in the State of Minnesota.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or research administration or compliance roles
- An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience
- Experience in fund accounting
- Working with sponsored projects
- Excellent customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement compliance programs for sponsored research
- Monitor adherence to federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and university policies
- Identify potential compliance risks and implement preventive measures
- Stay current on regulatory changes, assess their impact and update processes accordingly
- Oversee the university's effort reporting process
- Review and verify effort certifications for accuracy and compliance
- Process payroll allocations for sponsored projects
- Maintain documentation of certified effort reports
- Ensure compliance with federal effort reporting requirements
- Review award documents for compliance requirements
- Implement appropriate controls based on sponsor guidelines
- Monitor award terms and conditions for compliance issues
- Supervise and direct the Post Award Financial Accountant on award setup and management
- Ensure proper documentation of award modifications
- Review financial reports for compliance with sponsor requirements
- Ensure proper cost allocation and allowability
- Verify that supporting documentation meets compliance standards
- Advise and instruct the Post Award Financial Accountant on complex billing issues
- Maintain access to various federal, state, and private foundation reporting systems and stay up to date with changes and system requirements
- Collaborate effectively with program managers, grant principal investigators, the office of sponsored programs, and other relevant departments to provide financial guidance and support and facilitate smooth grant management
- Work with other Research Office staff to develop and maintain post-award policies/procedures as needed to ensure compliance with grant regulations and organizational policies
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Director of Research
- Supervise Post Award Post Award Financial Accountant (Accountant II)
Benefits
- Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
- Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
- Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
