What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting position at The Lundquist Institute?
DIRECTOR, GRANTS & CONTRACTS ACCOUNTING
Work Location : Will consider all options for remote, hybrid, in office
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, Financial Management, the Director, Grants & Contracts Accounting is responsible for the financial management and post award administration for the Lundquist Institute’s sponsored funds from federal, state, and local government sources, as well as nonprofit, private, and corporate sponsors. The Director will work across the Institute to develop and support a community of collaboration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure funds are spent in accordance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing standards, and with federal requirements for direct and pass-through assistance.
- Partner with researchers, project staff, the Financial Management team, and the Office of Research Administration, to a foster positive and effective working environment.
- Provide clear direction, effective performance feedback, and actively mentoring team members.
- Minimize compliance risks, stay up to date with all relevant statutes, regulations, and guidelines as well as train staff and the research community on such relevant requirements.
- Lead and / or support recurring sponsor audits and the annual external financial audit.
- Develop and maintain relevant financial and grants and contracts reporting that supports Institute at large.
- Develop and maintain all applicable policies, procedures, processes as well as training and communicate changes to all relevant parties.
- Take a lead role in the development and maintenance of the financial management system, particularly in the areas directly related to grants and contracts, and post award management.
- Oversee the Clinical Trial Management System with a focus on invoicing, reconciliation, accounts receivable, and reporting in accordance with GAAP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or relevant field that supports the needed background for the position.
Salary : $140,000-$150,000 per year
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
