Embryriddle
Director of Accounting - Sponsored Programs
Daytona Beach, FL · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- The Director of Accounting - Sponsored Programs is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and post-award accounting activities related to sponsored programs.
- This role has primary responsibility for preparing and submitting the University's Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and State Projects to the U.S. Department of Education and the Florida Auditor General.
- This role supervises three accounting professionals (two Senior Accountants and one Staff Accountant) and is responsible for setting performance expectations, managing staff development, and fostering a high-performing team culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and develop accounting staff, including goal setting, performance management, coaching, training, and professional development.
- Hire, onboard, and manage performance of accounting team members.
- Coordinate with the Associate Controller on internal and external audit requests and support the preparation of the SEFA and State Projects schedules, including related footnotes in accordance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
- Prepare technical accounting position papers as needed to support complex financial interpretations or decisions.
- Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research Administration on Workday system configuration, reporting, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Minimum of 5-10 years of related professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance
- Required Skills and Experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards, and applicable statutory accounting principles
- Knowledge of U.S. Uniform Guidance and federal grant compliance requirements
- Proven supervisory and team leadership experience, including staff development, coaching, and performance management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse audiences
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Required Education and Qualifications:
- The hours and days of work are established by business requirements and may be changed at the direction of management
- Higher education accounting or sponsored programs experience preferred
- Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably in a complex organizational environment
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality of work
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word
- experience with Workday Financial Management preferred
Skills
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial policies, governmental regulations, contracts, grant agreements, and accounting standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between Accounting, Sponsored Research, Budget and Finance, and other campus stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation
- Compile, analyze, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, reconciliations, and schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
Benefits
- Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships.
- Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs.
- Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding!
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
- Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year.
- Required Education and
- Oversee post-award accounting and financial reporting for sponsored programs, including awards from federal agencies (e.g., NASA, NSF, FAA) and state agencies (e.g., Florida Department of Education).
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Company info
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery for internal and external customers.
- We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment.
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