Financial Management Award Specialist, Senior

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Management Award Specialist plays a key role in managing the financial aspects of federally sponsored research projects after they have been awarded. This position involves post-award financial administration, monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with funding agency regulations, and collaborating with project teams to support successful project outcomes.

JOB DUTIES:

Post-Award Financial Management:

• Reviews and certifies financial aspects of sponsored research projects after award acceptance

• Reconciles the financial statements of the award in accordance with SLU policies, federal regulations and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Ensures against financial misstatements in accordance with US GAAP or federal regulations

• Provides necessary information to external auditors regarding the completeness and accuracy of financial transaction recorded to awards

Budget Monitoring:

• Reviews and certifies project expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and federal funding agency regulations, to include accurately forecasting future labor and non-labor grant expenditures

• Works closely with Grant Operations (“GO”) Center post-award specialists and principal investigators to address any budgetary issues or variances

• Provides financial guidance and approves correcting journal entries in accordance with SLU policies, federal regulations and U.S. GAAP

Compliance and Regulation:

• Ensures compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional policies, and generally accepted accounting principles

• Stays informed about changes in regulations and guidelines affecting post-award financial management

• Provides necessary information to external auditors regarding the SLU’s compliance with federal regulations

Subrecipient Monitoring:

• Collaborates with subrecipients to monitor and review their financial reports and compliance with project budgets

• Ensures financial subrecipient financial transactions are in accordance with U.S. GAAP and federal regulations

Closeout Procedures:

• Oversees the financial aspects of project closeout, including the final review and certification of project expenses, preparation of the financial report, and submission of residual balance entries

• Issues quarterly reports required by sponsor

• Works with GO Center post-award specialist and grant accountants to resolve any outstanding financial matters during closeout

Communication and Collaboration:

• Collaborates with GO Center, grant accountants, principal investigators, and other stakeholders to provide financial guidance and support

• Communicates effectively with internal and external partners regarding financial matters related to sponsored programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with federal regulations and compliance requirements related to sponsored programs

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting, including Accounting Standards Codification 958

• Proficient in financial software and systems commonly used in research administration

• Financial reconciliation skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

• At least 4 years' experience working in a progressive accounting role

• Public accounting experience, specifically in an auditing organization in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget Compliance Supplement 2 CGR Part 200

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master's degree in accounting or finance

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Previous experience with the Workday Financial Management system

• Previous experience in post-award financial management for sponsored research program

Function

Accounting

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.