Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Manages and coordinates research center financial management and accounting and the pursuit of sponsored funding. Provides advice regarding strategic decisions, financial and operations management, and related issues; develops and implements finance-related policies and procedures for the center; performs cost analyses; and supports the Brown School budgeting process.

Job Description

Manages key financial components of the Research Center, in all stages of a sponsored project (pre/post award)

• Supports the investigator in submitting grants application and organizing all the administrative pieces, including but not limited to the development of detailed budgets.  Coordinates all project financial activities, including overseeing budgets and budget justifications for new grant applications, continuing applications, and competitive renewals.
• Works on the various reports associated with the sponsored projects; reviews and finalizes Financial Status Reports as well as for federal and non-federal grants. 
• Enters and approves center purchases, manages and maintains financial reports and paperwork, processes reimbursements, approves and processes travel, reviews and prepares consultant contracts, manages invoicing, etc.
• Develops and maintains a system for monitoring budget and alerting key stakeholders of deadlines.  Including the development of spending plans and metrics associated with these plans in collaboration with the PIs’.  Manage budgetary expenditures in coordination with center manager and/or Principal Investigator. 
• Submits and processes salary source change and cost allocation transactions. 
• Reviews effort reporting forms and review quarterly statements from sponsored programs.

Administration/Operations/Reporting

• Develops, implements, and monitors the Center financial strategic plan in collaboration with center director and principal investigator to determine financial strategic directions of Center and modify the Center operations to support those strategies.
• Acts as center liaison to Brown School administrative offices, university and external administrative offices.
• Works closely with the University Foundations Relations office in the pursuit of funding.
• Communicates and coordinates as necessary with multiple funders and their financial managers.
• Analyze income and expenses, make investigations and assemble reports to be used in planning and decision making.

Planning and Reporting

• Works closely with their supervisor and the Director of Financial Operations (DFO) and the Associate Dean for Administration (ADA) on the development of financial projections for the Center and for the Brown School.
• Manages and prepares monthly grants expenditure projections & evaluate the general ledger reports for accuracy.
• Supports the school budgeting process as needed and collaborates in the development of internal reporting systems that can inform the budget process. Assists the DFO and ADA on pulling together real time data, developing and monitoring performance indicators and benchmarking, developing forecasting tools based on data from CFU, as well as internal data sources.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing)
• Potential travel locally or nationally associated with research projects

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Professional (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Accounting/Finance (3 Years)

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Budget Projections, Communication, Confidentiality, Data Compilation, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Federal Regulations, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Project Accounting, Research Process, Schedule Management, Self-Organization (Business), Sound Judgment, Sponsored Research, Tactful, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.