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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
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
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
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
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