The following position is available at the University at Albany, State
University of New York:

Director of Sponsored Funds Accounting

The Research Foundation of SUNY at the University at Albany invites
applications for the position of Director of Sponsored Funds Accounting.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, nonprofit educational
corporation that administers contracts and grants on behalf of SUNY.
Established in 1951, the Research Foundation facilitates research,
education, and public service at 30 state-operated SUNY locations.  The
Office of Sponsored Funds Accounting at the University at Albany is
responsible for the post-award financial administration of over $45 million
annually in revenue and expenditures for research and training activities.

Reporting to the Assistant University Controller, the Director of Sponsored
Funds Accounting has the responsibility for the post-award financial
administration of grants and contracts received by the Research Foundation
of SUNY at the University at Albany.  This individual will take a lead role
in developing and implementing University policies regarding the
administration of sponsored fund projects.  The Director will directly
supervise five full-time staff, as well as temporary employees and student
assistants.

The Director will have a high level of interaction with research project
directors, Research Foundation central office staff, project sponsors, as
well as various administrators throughout the campus.  Responsibilities
include insuring proper establishment of accounts, timely and accurate
completion of transactions, billings, collections, payments, and reports,
development and maintenance of cost accounting methodologies, and overall
compliance with mandates of project sponsors and other external regulatory
entities.  The Director is expected to serve as a subject matter expert in
the areas of research funding rules and regulations for the campus.  The
Director will also play an active role in the implementation of new
integrated administrative computing systems by the University and Research
Foundation.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will have strong analytic and
written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to manage
and prioritize multiple assignments and insure the efficient and effective
use of resources and technology.  A Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration or Accounting is required. A Masters degree and/or CPA is
preferred.  Must have a minimum of five years management experience,
including experience with grants and contracts.  Experience in higher
education and developing and implementing automated financial systems
preferred.  Knowledge of rules and regulations related to federal and other
grants a plus.

Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a letter of
application by December 3, 1999 to:

 Chair, Director of SF Accounting Search
Administration 338
University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.

Mark P. Abbey
Associate for Sponsored Programs
The Research Foundation of SUNY
Office for Research
University at Albany, AD216
Albany, New York  12222
Phone:  (518) 442-3505
Fax:  (518) 442-3560
E-mail:  xxxxxx@uamail.albany.edu

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