Manager, Extramural Funds

Accounting Manager 2

The Manager of Extramural Funds Accounting provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the campus extramural funds financial management program within Business & Financial Services (BFS). The position is responsible for managing the central accounting and post-award financial administration functions related to contracts and grants funded by federal agencies, state and local governments, private sponsors, foundations, and other external funding sources, as well as donor gifts. The Extramural Funds Accounting unit (EMF) supports more than 1,600 active funds representing approximately one-quarter of the University's operating funds and serves as the campus authority for financial administration of sponsored research awards. The Manager leads a team responsible for award setup, sponsor billing and collections, financial compliance monitoring, financial reporting, and financial closeout activities while ensuring compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and University policy. This position also plays a key leadership role in enterprise financial initiatives, including the implementation and ongoing optimization of Oracle Financials Cloud, serving as a functional leader and subject matter expert for campus financial systems and sponsored project accounting processes. The Manager collaborates extensively with campus leadership, principal investigators, research administrators, the Office of Research, and other campus partners to ensure effective stewardship of extramural funds and the delivery of high-quality financial services to the campus research enterprise. The Manager of Extramural Funds Accounting oversees a critical financial function that supports the University's research mission and ensures the integrity of extramural fund financial administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 7-9 years Progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• 7-9 years Demonstrated experience managing financial operations in complex organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-6 years Experience in sponsored research administration or post-award financial management.
• 4-6 years Experience working within higher education or research institutions.
• 4-6 years Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle Financials Cloud.
• Professional certification, such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 30% Strategic Leadership and Program Management
• 25% Sponsored Research Financial Operations
• 20% Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management
• 15% Financial Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement
• 10% Leadership, Staff Development, and Training