Posting Summary

Working Title: Director of Grant Financial Operations

Type of Position: Staff - Full Time

Department: Accounting

Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible?: Yes

F.T.E.: 1.00

Grant Funded Position?: No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Grant Financial Operations provides high-level financial leadership and management for a diverse portfolio of sponsored project awards for The Office of Sponsored Programs. This role oversees the full lifecycle of grant funding from pre-award review and certification to final closeout, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role is responsible for financial forecasting to manage cash flow for restricted funds, budgetary accuracy and reconciliation, and financial reporting for all sponsored grants and contracts of the university. This role ensures adherence to federal Uniform Guidance and Financial Accounting and Reporting Section (FARS) requirements, while providing financial data to leadership.

Operational Oversight

• Directs the cradle-to-grave financial administration of restricted grants and contracts
• Develop, maintain and provide operational oversight of month-end/year-end processes for restricted funds
• Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures and processes (SOPs) to streamline workflows. Ensure these are recorded and updated in the Accounting Manuals.
• Manage restricted fund budgets in Banner and cash flow in Oasis for restricted funds

Audit and Reporting

• Assists with year-end processes and audit functions for the annual financial audit
• Primary point of contact and coordinator for Research and Development annual audit
• Ensure compliance with all grant reporting obligations
• Responsible for annual Expenditure Schedule for restricted funds, annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) submissions

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, evaluate and provide daily supervision including hiring, training, performance management, and career development.

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement by automating manual processes and enhancing ERP system functionality

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Minimum Required Qualifications

At least 4 years prior experience with finance or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

Grant accounting experience in Higher Education