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Florida Institute of Technology · 1 day ago

Director of Sponsored Research Finance

Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Florida Institute of Technology is seeking a Director of Sponsored Research Finance to oversee all grant accounting, budget, and intellectual property research-related operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with various regulations and managing a team to provide accurate financial reporting and support for sponsored research activities.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Grant accountingFinancial statement preparationCompliance with regulationsSupervision of finance teamWorkday system proficiencyCoachingTrainingProblem resolutionAudit support

Required

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

Responsible for ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes, general ledger integrity, and financial statement preparation

Supervise the research finance team and oversee intellectual property, and will provide team members with timely evaluations, coaching, and training to ensure effective performance