Lead Sponsored Research Financial Analyst

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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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a lead expert in sponsored research accounting and financial analysis.
• Responsible 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.
• Duties involve 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.
• May supervise professional staff.
• This is a central job, reporting to Finance of Grants & Accounting (FGC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 7 years professional accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in research/sponsored programs accounting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates will possess strong analytics, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Must be a team player.
• Experience with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and database.
• Peoplesoft experience preferred.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines, the ability to navigate a complex work environment, and comfort working with ambiguity.

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).

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