accurate, transparent, and compliant financial reporting. The position also supervises five (5) staff (4 direct) involved in cost analysis, external reporting, and space/recharge center compliance activities. # Job Description **Primary Duties & Responsibilities:** **Financial Reporting & External Audit** * Manage preparation of WashU's annual GAAP audited financial statements and Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) including coordination with external auditors. * Review components prepared by technical staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with guidance. * Support reporting for NSF, IPEDS, benefit plans, and other institutional filings. **Recharge Center Oversight & Compliance** * Oversee preparation and distribution by the Indirect Cost Analyst of recharge center financial statements and summary reports to senior management. * Assure reporting reflects OMB Uniform Guidance (UG) and University policy. * Confer with and provide guidance to recharge center directors in the establishment of charge out rates to customers of the center. * Monitor compliance with university policy with respect to centers accumulating operating surplus or deficit. **Internal Controls, Accounting Compliance & Research** * Oversee documentation and evaluation of internal control processes aligned to COSO. * Research new accounting pronouncements, federal audit requirements, and cost accounting standards. * Recommend and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. **Indirect Cost Rate Proposal** * Manage development of the University’s Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rate proposal using CRIS data and supporting documentation. * Participate in negotiations with federal reviewers for rate approval (approximately every 4 years). **Space Survey & Data Integrity Oversight** * In collaboration with the Lead Indirect Cost Analyst, supervise the Space Utilization Coordinator and ensure integrity of space data used in F&A rate calculations. * Develop improvements to survey instructions, systems, and training. Perform other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:** **Job Location/Working Conditions** * Normal office environment * This position is a hybrid position that primarily works from home. Must have a dedicated workspace and must be able to work on campus (St. Louis) as needed. Standard work hours are 37.5 per work week with extra hours as needed. **Physical Effort** * Typically sitting at a desk or table * Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. * Ability to move to on and off-campus locations. **Equipment** * Office equipment # Required Qualifications **Education:** Bachelor's degree **Work Experience:** Progressive Managerial Responsibility (5 Years), Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Or Related Field (5 Years) **Skills:** Analytical Thinking, Confidentiality, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detail-Oriented, Independent Problem Solving, Professional Ethics, Technical Accounting, Working Independently, Work Initiative **More About This Job** **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. * Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and non-technical audiences. * Three years of public accounting or Five years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience. * Prior supervisory experience. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. * Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, federal Uniform Guidance, and internal controls. * Prior experience in a university or non-profit environment. # Preferred Qualifications **Certifications/Professional Licenses:** Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration **Work Experience:** Financial Reporting (3 Years), Public Accounting (3 Years) **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Deadline Management, Effective Written Communication, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls, Oral Communications # Grade G15 # Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually