Position Summary:

Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue, space and facility planning, grants management, regulatory compliance. Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies and procedures for assigned unit. Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases.

Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University accounting system. May oversee billing and collections operations, including third party reimbursement and direct patient billing for some units. May manage revenue producing activity. May manage the entire or parts of the accounting function for assigned unit. Typically supervises office support and/or professional staff which could include hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline and, if necessary, discharge. Handles other duties as assigned.

This position will work as part of a team of research finance professionals. Preparation and management of a research portfolio for multiple faculty, including but not limited to, budget/financial review, development, post award account reconciliation, order processing, billing, grant reporting and effort management. Some pre award as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles grants management, account reconciliation for multiple faculty
• Identifies and mitigates business/financial risk through working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and /or other departments
• Prepares, manages effort under faculty portfolio
• Assists colleagues in identifying efficiencies and improving process.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $55,180 - $71,735

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Oracle Finance HR along with BA software which is the internal finance accounting used by the Division for financial reporting.
• Self-motivation and time management
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Excelling interpersonal skills and professional demeanor are necessary, as the position is required to meet with faculty regularly and review their research portfolios.

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