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Stevens Institute of Technology · 4 months ago

Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $134K/yr

6+ years exp

Stevens Institute of Technology is a prominent educational institution focused on research and innovation. They are seeking a Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis to provide leadership and oversight for financial post-award functions and cost analysis, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures while managing the day-to-day operations of the sponsored accounting staff.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and proactively helping when needed

Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information

Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles

Qualification

Post-award research administrationGrant accountingAccounting standards knowledgeStaff management experienceData analysis skillsEffort reporting knowledgeCustomer service orientationExcelAudit experienceCertified Research AssociateCommunication skillsWork under pressureTeam player

Required

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