Direct and lead post-award financial grants management activities for sponsored projects
Oversee sponsored financial services operations and lead staff to provide research administration support
Interpret, explain and apply governmental research regulations and sponsor policies related to financial administration
Develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures and objectives for financial research administration, including developing training programs
Direct and support financial management processes: financial transaction review and approvals, financial reporting, billing and letters of credit
Direct and support account set-up process and monitor metrics to ensure timely, accurate award processing
Maintain integration with the Research Management System (RMS) and provide support/direction on functionality changes and software upgrades
Direct and support cash receipt/posting process and accounts receivables; monitor receivable aging and resolve payment issues
Direct and support annual Uniform Guidance, Financial Statement and other sponsoring agency/internal audits and coordinate resolution/negotiation of audit findings
Coordinate and support implementation of internal controls and departmental policies/procedures within SPA
Participate in setting priorities for upgrades and enhancements with financial systems (Workday, RMS, Monday.com, Sunrise and Cognos)
Interact directly with professionals at funding agencies and within WashU and maintain knowledge of regulatory and policy changes
Assist with educational classes for the WashU community on research administration topics as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Progressively Responsible Administrator Or Supervisory Functions (7 Years)
Knowledge of fund accounting and sponsored agreement process (pre- and post-award)
Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and other agency specific guidelines
Ability to interpret, communicate and apply regulations to/from external sponsoring agency officials and the University’s research community
Financial management and research administration experience in a large university
Thorough knowledge and working experience with the Workday Financial System, primarily the Grants module
Progressively responsible management experience
Rapid proficiency of university accounting, HR and research administration systems
Analytical skills and ability to research and report upon Federal and private agency accounting, compliance and auditing issues
Ability to streamline/automate transaction processing and recording
Ability to manage stress in the workplace
Preferred: M.B.A.
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, CPA - Illinois, CPA - Missouri
Skills: Analytical Thinking, Complexity Management, Employee Management, Financial Management, Financial Reports, Financial Research, Fund Accounting, Grant Administration, Process Automations, Process Streamlining, Quick Thinking, Regulatory Requirements, Research Administration, Sponsored Research, Stress Management, Team Diversity, Transaction Processing, Workday Grants Management
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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 with 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
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare and adult care
Tuition coverage: WashU covers 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
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