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Northeast Ohio Medical University Director of Grants Accounting in Rootstown, Ohio
Director of Grants Accounting
Position Type: Admin/Professional
Department: Grants Accounting
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: MN11
Summary:
Oversee financial operations related to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP ), managing a sponsored program portfolio exceeding $18 million. Responsibilities include grants and awards oversight, leadership and supervision, process improvement, cross-department collaboration, compliance and audit management, department operating budget management, and strategic decision-making.
Principal Functional Responsibilities:
Staff Management: Supervise and manage the grants accounting team, including Senior Grant Accountants, Grant Accountants, and Grant Specialists, providing leadership, mentoring, and training.
Financial Reporting: Oversee the post-award financial administration of sponsored research, including award setup, budget monitoring, expense review, cost transfers, invoicing, and financial reporting. Manage the preparation and submission of timely and accurate financial reports to sponsors. Oversee and lead the drawdown and reconciliation of federal funds through payment management systems such as PMS , NSF , WAWF , DBH , OCJS , ASAP , etc. Prepare financial data for institutional and sponsor reporting, including reports for leadership, Board of Trustees, and external stakeholders. Act as the Authorized Financial Official for all financial reports and invoices. Lead the annual preparation and submission of annual reports (e.g. HERD Survey).
Fund Management and Auditing: Partner with the Sponsored Programs, Principal Investigators, and departmental administrators to ensure proper award management throughout the grant lifecycle. Serve as subject matter expert and lead resource for internal stakeholders on complex post-award grant issues, including allowable costs, effort reporting, cost-sharing, and sub-recipient monitoring. Monitor and reconcile grant receivables and proactively manage collection of outstanding balances. Coordinate and lead internal and external audits (e.g., Single Audit), ensuring proper documentation, preparation of the Schedule of Federal Awards, and resolution of findings.
Sub-Recipient/Contractor Monitoring: Perform due diligence, risk assessments, and financial/operational reviews of sub-recipients to ensure federal compliance. Design and execute monitoring processes, including desk reviews, data analysis, and reporting. Assist sub-recipients with financial reporting and recommend risk mitigation