Associate Director of Sponsored Projects Accounting, Office of Sponsored
Projects Administration (Job No. 7423), minimum annual salary is $46,421,
posted 08/06/07

REPOSTED

The incumbent will be responsible for leading and managing the core functions
of the Sponsored Project Accounting unit including cash management,
financial cash transaction reporting, collections, and effort reporting. The
establishment and implementation of effective systems and internal controls
over these activities will be a critical function. These tasks will be conducted
in close collaboration with the academic administration and with the grants
and contracts management group in Sponsored Project Accounting and the
pre-award services group in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration.
REQUIREMENTS: Experience -- Requires at least five years of experience in
sponsored projects administration, financial management, and/or audit.
Experience with both pre-award and post-award aspects of sponsored
projects administration is preferred. Requires prior successful leadership
experience in a complex research-intensive institution. Preference for
experience in a private research university with an academic medical center.
Education/Licensing -- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or
other related field required. Master’s degree or CPA preferred, but significant
pre-award or post-award sponsored projects financial management experience
may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Essential Skills --
Commitment to research excellence and growth in research funding.
Understanding of and commitment to effective compliance with research
regulations and restrictions. Thorough knowledge of effective internal controls
over sponsored projects 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 and, when
necessary, to communicate difficult messages effectively. Ability to organize
and manage projects with a focus on results and deadlines. Technical Skills --
Extensive knowledge of current Federal regulations of sponsored project
activities. Extensive knowledge of effective methods of internal control over
sponsored projects compliance with Federal regulations and University policies.
Familiarity with the requirements and nuances of A-133 reporting. Familiarity
with PeopleSoft Financials a plus.

External candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the
above job number and title to xxxxxx@case.edu

Internal candidates: Please print and complete the Internal Promotion/Transfer
Application (pdf) and fax it along with your cover letter and resume.

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