Associate Director, Research Grants Accounts Receivable

• The Associate Director, Research Grants Accounts Receivable is responsible for the oversight of Emory's sponsored research accounts receivable (AR) (approx. $1B), including, but not limited to accounts receivable collections, clinical trial billing interface reconciliation, federal letter of credit program, account reconciliations, refunds, residual balance transfers, some invoicing, and accounts receivable maintenance.
• Serves as a lead technical expert in sponsored research accounting and related Peoplesoft functionality.
• Facilitates meetings for resolution of accounts receivable with Directors in Non-Central Research Administration, peer RGC teams, and departments supporting sponsored research.
• Ensures timely and effective collection practices and great customer service by the team.
• Prepares and reviews operational metrics to direct daily operations and field questions related to area of responsibility.
• Interacts with Office of General Counsel, RGC Leadership, Non-Central Research Administration, the Senior Director of Research Accounting, Chief Business Officers in schools/units and other senior management.
• Ensures an accurate and timely monthly and year end close for sponsored AR and billing.
• Collaborates with the peer RGC managers, Associate Directors, and Directors to support overall team goals and objectives.
• Leads the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the efficiency of the team.
• Develops policies and procedures for areas of oversight; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments, faculty, and research administration service units.
• Develops job-aides which detail how staff members complete tasks in the university's financial system.
• Works closely with other Associate Directors to ensure consistency in application of principles and work functions.
• Provides staff training, handles personnel issues, and works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors professional development opportunities and participation.
• Ensures that the institution's financial records, under area of responsibility, are maintained in compliance with policies and US GAAP.
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance.
• Is involved in validating/designing accounting system suggested changes to ensure maximum use of systems.
• Works with the technical staff and the post-production support teams in troubleshooting Accounts Receivables within Peoplesoft.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates staff.
• Acts as a representative of the Sr. Director, RGC in that individual's absence.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and seven years of professional accounting experience, including sponsored programs, research accounting and management level experience is required.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance or related field or CPA preferred.

• 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.

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