Case Western Reserve University

 

Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting, Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (Job No. 7293)

The incumbent will be responsible for leading and managing post-award financial management and compliance for sponsored projects across the entire University, including the establishment and implementation of effective systems and internal controls over all post-award sponsored project activity.  These tasks will be conducted in close collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Research and the academic administration, particularly the pre-award unit in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, the Office of Grants and Contracts in the School of Medicine, and management center administration including offices of research administration and offices of finance and budget, as applicable.  

 

REQUIREMENTS:  Experience -- Requires at least eight years of experience in financial reporting, sponsored projects compliance, and/or audit. Preference for prior successful senior leadership experience in sponsored projects compliance in a complex research-intensive institution. Preference for experience in a private research university with an academic medical center. Education/Licensing -- M.S., M.B.A. or CPA required. Significant post-award compliance and management experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.  Either bachelors or masters degree must be in business administration or accounting. Essential Skills -- Commitment to research excellence and growth in research funding. Understand and commit to effective compliance with research regulations and restrictions. Thorough knowledge of effective internal controls over grant compliance including financial reporting, cost transfers, and effort reporting.  Detailed knowledge of federal/state/private sponsor regulations and procedures relating to the post award administration of grants.  Highly motivated with a strong service orientation. Ability to work as part of the leadership team. Must be an effective communicator and advocate exercising strong interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people together to create solutions and to forge a successful conclusion. Ability to organize and manage projects with a focus on results and deadlines. Technical Skills -- Extensive knowledge of current Federal regulations over research activities.  Extensive knowledge of effective methods of internal control over compliance with Federal   regulations over research activities.  Familiarity with the requirements and nuances of A-133 reporting. Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials a plus.