Financial Manager - Research Grants & Contracts

Emory University

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
DescriptionAbout the Opportunity:
We’re expanding our team! Emory’s Research Grants & Contracts Office, the university’s central financial post award administration office, is looking for dedicated, motivated, and creative individuals to join our team. We are adding multiple new positions in response to the growth of research at our university.JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • ***This is a central university office position.*** Reporting to an Associate Director for Sponsored Research Accounting in Research Grants & Contracts (RGC), serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis.
  • Supervises professional staff and provides guidance in day-to-day tasks and assignments.
  • Serves as a mentor to staff in ensuring quality of work and appropriate workload distribution.
  • Has responsibility for post award processing of grants and contracts.
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, updating database records, creating and maintaining grant and contract files, preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field and six years of professional accounting experience, which includes experience in sponsored programs/research accounting.
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and/or Grants module a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Successful candidates will possess strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Must be a team player.
  • Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database. Peoplesoft experience preferred.
  • Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines, the ability to navigate a complex work environment, and comfort working with ambiguity.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive CultureEmory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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