Hybrid Senior Manager, Financial and Compliance Reporting – Controller's Office

at WashU IT

• Job title: Senior Manager, Financial and Compliance Reporting – Controller's Office
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $84,200 - $148,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Clayton, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager overseeing GAAP-compliant audited financial statements and compliance reporting for the university. Managing a team and ensuring adherence to regulations and standards while collaborating across financial services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the University’s GAAP-compliant audited financial statements, Uniform Guidance audit requirements, indirect cost rate development, recharge center financial statements and compliance, and internal control documentation.
• Ensure adherence to federal regulations, accounting standards, and institutional policies while partnering across Financial Services and the University.
• Supervise five (5) staff (4 direct) involved in cost analysis, external reporting, and space/recharge center compliance activities.
• Manage preparation of WashU's annual GAAP audited financial statements and Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) including coordination with external auditors.
• Review components prepared by technical staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with guidance.
• Support reporting for NSF, IPEDS, benefit plans, and other institutional filings.
• Oversee preparation and distribution by the Indirect Cost Analyst of recharge center financial statements and summary reports to senior management.
• Assure reporting reflects OMB Uniform Guidance (UG) and University policy.
• Monitor compliance with university policy with respect to centers accumulating operating surplus or deficit.
• Oversee documentation and evaluation of internal control processes aligned to COSO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three years of public accounting or Five years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, federal Uniform Guidance, and internal controls.
• Prior experience in a university or non-profit environment.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.