Georgetown

Manager, Sponsored Projects Accounting and Reporting

2115 Wisconsin Ave G1 Floor

Sponsorship not specified$55k-$100kDetected 20 days ago

ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingHRHRISCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsFinancial Reporting

About the role

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital.
The Manager serves as the operational leader of the centralized core functional unit driving sponsor billing, financial reporting, award setup review, and award closeout across the University's sponsored research enterprise.
Operating within a matrix structure, the Manager promotes business continuity, workload redundancy, and and consistent service standards across distributed SPFO functions.

Quality Assurance, Continuity & Audit Assistance: Maintains hands-on operational expertise through direct management of complex sponsored awards while supporting quality assurance, cross-training, business continuity, audit readiness, and sponsor review activities across SPFO.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to train and develop staff.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified.
Practical Experience (years needed and type required):

Bachelor's Degree required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certified Financial Research Administrator ( CFRA ) or Certified Research Administrator ( CRA ) designation preferred but not required.
Strong understanding of Federal regulations and compliance requirements related to sponsored projects
Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining data integrity under tight operational deadlines.
Strong analytical, financial tracking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify systemic errors and propose operational solutions.
Effective oral and written communication skills, paired with strong interpersonal capabilities to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, federal agency, and external sponsor accounting and reporting requirements

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Five to seven years of relevant experience in sponsored projects accounting, financial reporting, or grants management, preferably in a higher education or research institution setting.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for
For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
EEO Statement:

directs day-to-day accounting and reporting operations, including centralized sponsor billing, financial reporting and closeout processes ensuring compliance with the terms of the awards and applicable laws, regulations and university policies
The Manager serves as the operational leader of the centralized core functional unit driving sponsor billing, financial reporting, award setup review, and award closeout across the University's sponsored research enterprise.

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