Emory University

Financial Manager (Research Grants & Contracts)

Emory University • $88K — $105K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Six years of professional accounting experience, particularly in sponsored research accounting.
  • Experience supervising professional staff and mentoring team members.
  • Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and/or Grants module is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the oversight of sponsored research accounting and financial analysis activities.
  • Supervise and guide professional staff in their daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Mentor team members to ensure high-quality work and effective workload management.
  • Manage post-award processing for grants and contracts.
  • Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures for research compliance.
  • Review contracts and maintain accurate records for grant and contract files.
  • Prepare invoices, monitor accounts, and close out contracts while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for regular remote work within a flexible schedule.
  • Work in a central university office environment at Emory University.
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities in research accounting.
Full 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.
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.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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