via Ladders
$70K - 90K a year
Lead and support post-award grant financial functions, including reporting, invoicing, compliance, and team leadership in a university setting.
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of higher education grant accounting experience, knowledge of federal grant regulations, leadership skills, and strong financial and communication abilities.
Job Description: • Work closely with University Staff to support post-award functions such as financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments • Develop relationships with University Staff • Demonstrate subject matter expertise related to the operating environment of major business functions across a University • Provides leadership to both consulting and client personnel to identify, quantify, and implement strategic recommendations • Lead the development and implementation of surveys, interview questionnaires and client presentation deliverables • Conduct comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private grants • Submit funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements • Track submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts • Lead team efforts in developing solutions to client challenges across major business functions • Support new business development • Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences, including C-suite client leadership Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration). • 4 years of experience in Higher Education grant accounting • Experience conducting central research office post-award grants management, accounting, finance and/or management consulting. • Experience with financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments • Familiarity with federal regulations governing grant management (e.g., Uniform Guidance, OMB Circulars). • Ability to work collaboratively with university finance offices, research administration teams, and other stakeholders. • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. • Experience managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms. • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects. Benefits: • Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs • 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO) • Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting • Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us • A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
This job posting was last updated on 12/1/2025