Executive Director of Sponsored Programs Accounting

Requisition ID: 2024-8485

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Accounting/Finance Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Research Department: Sponsored Programs Accounting Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Executive Director of the Sponsored Programs Accounting Office (SPA) at Utah State University (USU) reports to the Vice President for Research (VPR) and leads the operations and management of the SPA office, including all processes to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations for sponsored awards accounting. Working arrangement options include full time in-office or flexible telework.

Utah State University is a Carnegie R1 research institution with a growing research portfolio. SPA is a central office serving the campus while ensuring a culture of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, Schedule VII - Restricted funds for the university financial statements, National Science Foundation HERD Survey, and other reports related to restricted funds as needed.
• Lead for the annual Single Audit for the university.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Department of Education requirements associated with cash management associated with federal student aid programs.
• Responsible for enhancing and/or developing procedures and practices to implement university policy, management decisions, and applicable guidance related to post-award research administration.
• Responsible for assisting PIs and their respective business services staff with sponsoring agency audits, desk reviews, site visits and other compliance engagements
• Responsible for ensuring the university is adhering to sponsor regulations including, but not limited to:
• Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200 of Federal Register)
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• State Policies and Procedures
• Private Institutions
• International companies and universities
• Provide direction for the interpretation of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, as well as the Code of Federal Regulations for sponsored awards.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of system enhancements to continue to provide efficient and effective reporting and to enhance ongoing compliance efforts.
• Develop and administer University policies and procedures related to sponsored programs and ensure all phases of research administration are clear and carried out effectively and that strong internal controls are in place.
• Develop and maintain training and education programs on relevant sponsored programs compliance issues and systems. Promote activities that foster awareness of compliance and ethics issues within USU.
• Work with all levels of USU administration to develop and maintain durable internal controls that advance compliance.
• Monitor sponsored programs regulations and compliance requirements via membership in relevant professional societies (e.g., NCURA, COGR, SRAI, etc.) and attendance and presentation at meetings and conferences.... For full info follow application link.

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