Manager, Sponsored Projects Accounting and Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Directly reports to the Senior Director of Sponsored Projects Financial Operations.

• Assists in achieving the tactical, strategic, and operational goals of SPFO concerning externally funded projects.

• Acts as the operational leader of the centralized core functional unit.

• Oversees sponsor billing, financial reporting, award setup reviews, and award closeouts.

• Encourages business continuity, workload redundancy, and uniform service standards across various SPFO functions.

• Actively engages in direct, hands-on management of a portfolio that includes the University’s most sensitive sponsored awards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Five to seven years of pertinent experience in sponsored projects accounting, financial reporting, or grants management.

• Strong comprehension of Federal regulations and compliance requirements associated with sponsored projects.

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.

• Outstanding organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining data integrity.

• Strong analytical, financial tracking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance, federal agency, and external sponsor accounting and reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of complex accounting systems; experience with WorkDay is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Tuition assistance.

• Work-life balance benefits.

• Employee discounts.

• A variety of voluntary insurance options.