Director of Sponsored Research Finance

Job Details

The Director of Sponsored Research Finance oversees all grant accounting, budget, and intellectual property research-related operations, ensuring policies and procedures adhere to GAAP, Uniform Guidance, sponsor/university regulations, university policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations. This role reports directly to the Chief Research Officer and will manage a staff to ensure accurate accounting of all financial transactions. The Director will provide critical financial data and reports to the Office of Sponsored Research and University leadership, approve key transactions, and serve as the primary faculty resource for policy guidance and issue resolution regarding grant accounting.

Requirements Include:

• Responsible for ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes, general ledger integrity, and financial statement preparation. This includes oversight of the reconciliation of all awards. Work closely with the University's central finance office to ensure accurate grant reporting.
• Supervise the research finance team and oversee intellectual property, and will provide team members with timely evaluations, coaching, and training to ensure effective performance. Ensure team adherence to deadlines, sponsor expectations, and internal quality standards.
• Supports and advises the finance team to resolve problems using consistency and standard compliance with federal regulations and university guidelines. Reviews and monitors audit compliance in accordance with the uniform guidance requirements. Works to support and advise staff on Workday system issues and assists with resolving problems.
• Oversee all financial transactions for sponsored projects, including revenue recognition, cost transfers, journal entries, payroll allocations, and indirect cost application.
• Reconcile sponsored project accounts, deferred revenue, advanced accounts, restricted funds, and capital projects.
• Ensure all grant activities comply with university, federal, state, and private funding requirements.
• Review and approve grant-related purchases, reimbursements, subaward invoices, and cost transfers for accuracy and compliance.
• Support internal, external, and agency audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciling grant activity.
• Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and oversight of grant policies and procedures, and ensuring accurate accounting of all financial transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Include:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training and experience) preferred