Post Award Accounting and Compliance Manager

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Post Award Accounting and Compliance Manager (Accountant III) position within the Office of Research.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $78,000 to $96,485

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a talented and experienced post award accounting and compliance manager to join our Research Office team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management and compliance of the university’s grant and gift funds as well as overall financial reporting.

The Post Award Accounting Compliance & Financial Manager ensures adherence to sponsor requirements and university policies, supports financial administration and sponsored program financial management.  This position provides oversight, monitoring, and education on compliance for sponsored research to faculty and staff at the University, including developing systems and processes for monitoring and reporting.   This role serves a critical function in ensuring that the implementation of restricted gifts and grants do not create exposure to compliance risks. This position supervises the Post Award Financial Accountant and works closely with Sponsored Programs, the Controller’s Office, the Institutional Review Board, and other offices on campus that are part of the research administration ecosystem. If you are detail-oriented, have a strong understanding of accounting principles, are passionate about making a positive impact through financial stewardship, and enjoy collaborating closely with stakeholders across an organization, we encourage you to apply.

This position is eligible for hybrid work after initial training. The department typically works 2-3 days per week in the office and the remaining days remote. Remote work must be conducted in the State of Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Compliance Oversight 

• Develop and implement compliance programs for sponsored research 
• Monitor adherence to federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and university policies 
• Identify potential compliance risks and implement preventive measures 
• Stay current on regulatory changes, assess their impact and update processes accordingly
• Lead efforts to ensure compliance for sponsored research

Certification of Time and Effort 

• Oversee the university's effort reporting process 
• Review and verify effort certifications for accuracy and compliance 
• Process payroll allocations for sponsored projects 
• Maintain documentation of certified effort reports 
• Ensure compliance with federal effort reporting requirements 

Award Management, Financial Reporting, and Billing 

• Review award documents for compliance requirements 
• Implement appropriate controls based on sponsor guidelines 
• Monitor award terms and conditions for compliance issues 
• Supervise and direct the Post Award Financial Accountant on award setup and management 
• Ensure proper documentation of award modifications 
• Review financial reports for compliance with sponsor requirements 
• Ensure proper cost allocation and allowability 
• Verify that supporting documentation meets compliance standards 
• Advise and instruct the Post Award Financial Accountant on complex billing issues 
• Maintain access to various federal, state, and private foundation reporting systems and stay up to date with changes and system requirements
• Collaborate effectively with program managers, grant principal investigators, the office of sponsored programs, and other relevant departments to provide financial guidance and support and facilitate smooth grant management
• Work with other Research Office staff to develop and maintain post-award policies/procedures as needed to ensure compliance with grant regulations and organizational policies

Other Duties

• Perform special projects as assigned by the Director of Research
• Supervise Post Award Post Award Financial Accountant (Accountant II)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Five years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or research administration or compliance roles

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience

• Experience in fund accounting

• Working with sponsored projects

• Excellent customer service skills

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.