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Emory University is hiring a Financial Manager (Research Grants & Contracts). The role involves leading sponsored research accounting and financial analysis, supervising staff, and managing post-award processing of grants and contracts. The manager develops policies, reviews contracts, prepares invoices, monitors financial compliance, and collaborates with business managers to resolve contractual issues.

Highlights

Lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis reporting to an Associate Director.
Supervise and mentor professional staff to ensure quality and workload balance.
Manage post-award processing for research grants and contracts, including contract review and database updates.
Develop and interpret research accounting policies and assist departments with compliance and reporting.
Prepare invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and manage contract closeouts.
Work closely with division business managers and sponsors to resolve contractual and compliance issues.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field plus six years of professional accounting experience, including sponsored research accounting.
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and/or Grants module preferred.
Position offers hybrid remote work with a flexible schedule but requires residency in Georgia and the ability to commute to campus as needed.
Role is within the Research Grants & Contract department under Research Administration at Emory University.

Financial Manager (Research Grants & Contracts) Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

***This is a central university office position.***

Reporting to an Associate Director for Sponsored Research Accounting in Research Grants & Contracts (RGC), serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis.
Supervises professional staff and provides guidance in day-to-day tasks and assignments.
Serves as a mentor to staff in ensuring quality of work and appropriate workload distribution.
Has responsibility for post award processing of grants and contracts.
Assists in developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, updating database records, creating and maintaining grant and contract files, preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field and six years of professional accounting experience, which includes experience in sponsored programs/research accounting.
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and/or Grants module a plus.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Original Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

***This is a central university office position.***

Reporting to an Associate Director for Sponsored Research Accounting in Research Grants & Contracts (RGC), serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis.
Supervises professional staff and provides guidance in day-to-day tasks and assignments.
Serves as a mentor to staff in ensuring quality of work and appropriate workload distribution.
Has responsibility for post award processing of grants and contracts.
Assists in developing policies and procedures for research accounting practices; routinely provides policy and procedure interpretation to academic departments and assists in the preparation of reports to federal and sponsoring agencies.
Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, updating database records, creating and maintaining grant and contract files, preparing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and deliverable reports, developing queries and reports on the financial system, working with the division business managers to resolve contractual issues, communicating with sponsors, ensuring compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements, and closing out contracts.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field and six years of professional accounting experience, which includes experience in sponsored programs/research accounting.
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and/or Grants module a plus.

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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