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POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Co-executive Director for Sponsored Projects Accounting is the strategic and operational leader for developing and maintaining compliant, efficient, and effective post-award financial management of sponsored projects throughout Case Western Reserve University. The co-executive director is responsible for translating strategic priorities into operational execution, including workflow design, systems implementation, and automation of post-award processes, in partnership with the senior executive director and fellow co-executive director. The co-executive director will utilize extensive knowledge of post-award regulations and standards to oversee the development and implementation of operational and university-wide policies for post award accounting functions across the university, while ensuring alignment between policy, process, and system capabilities. The executive director oversees a team of four senior grant managers (responsible for preparing invoices, financial reports, and interacting with principal investigators and research teams), providing informative and timely managerial reports to the senior executive director of post award services and financial compliance, and other finance offices, and executing effective and efficient internal controls over post-award sponsored project activities. Additionally, the co-executive director will work closely with office leadership and research departmental leadership to implement strategic and operational initiatives, leveraging data, performance metrics, and cross-functional collaboration to improve service delivery, reduce administrative burden, and enhance overall research administration effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Utilize extensive knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, external non-federal sponsor regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and understanding of university policy and procedures to ensure the university's compliance relating to financial research administration costing and reporting requirements, in collaboration with the senior executive director and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between regulatory requirements, operational processes, and system capabilities. (20%)

Develop and implement processes to effectively manage the financial reports and billings for all senior accountants¿ sponsored projects ensuring that the reports are accurate, reviewed by the principal investigators and department administrators, and submitted to the sponsor on a timely basis. In collaboration with the senior executive director and institutional stakeholders, design and standardize workflows that improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and support consistent execution across departments while addressing the needs of institutional partners. (20%)

Provide strategic leadership by setting priorities, defining, and evaluating strategic alternatives of financial research accounting through the development of financial models and reports, providing recommendations on a course of action when needed. In collaboration with the senior executive director and key stakeholders, translate strategic priorities into operational plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable processes. Perform comprehensive reviews on policies and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness throughout the research community. Work closely with the senior executive director post award services and financial compliance to ensure strategic initiatives are initiated and created. In collaboration with the senior executive director, university technology, and research administration stakeholders, lead the development and implementation of tools, workflows, and system enhancements that support current and future operational needs, includ