Manager, Reporting and Quality Control – Grants Management

Job Overview

Summary Reporting to the Director of Research Accounting and Compliance, this position is a key member of the Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF) management team, responsible for monitoring the quality of grant master data, timely transaction processing, and timely and accurate sponsored account close-out.

Ensures appropriate GAAP basis accounting for sponsored agreements. Will consider highly qualified candidates to work remotely within the state of Texas.

Job Description

Serves as a subject matter expert on the reporting of grants data and the functionality of the grants module in the financial accounting system.

Serves as a liaison between SPF, department research administrators and other central processing areas to assure the appropriate controls and timely processing of transaction against sponsored programs.

Oversees the reconciliation of accounts for the appropriate representation of sponsored revenues, expenses, liabilities, and receivables related to grants accounting in BCM’s GAAP basis financial statements.

Writes, maintains and communicates policies and procedures related to post-award accounting. Develops, generates, and manages timely accounting and financial reports. Generates various analyses and financial reports for management.

Ensures accounting transactions and reports are conducted in accordance with accounting standards and BCM policies. Supervises research accounting staff. Stays abreast of current trends related to research administration.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Summary Reporting to the Director of Research Accounting and Compliance, this position is a key member of the Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF) management team, responsible for monitoring the quality of grant master data, timely transaction processing, and timely and accurate sponsored account close-out.
• Job Duties Ensures grants master data is maintained to support accurate reporting, decision making, efficiency, and compliance.
• Develops, generates, and manages timely accounting and financial reports.
• Generates various analyses and financial reports for management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Five years of experience in research administration, sponsored programs or grants accounting that includes at least three years of people management experience.
• Department Specific Requirements Familiarity with ERP systems and other grants management platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Will be required to attend work related meetings in Houston occasionally, travel for these meetings will be at the employee’s expense.
• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Five years of experience in research administration, sponsored programs or grants accounting that includes at least three years of people management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications and Skills Master's degree Certified Research Administrator S4 Hana ERP System Implementation experience GAAP experience Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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