Grants and Finance Manager

Grants And Finance Manager

The Natural Capital Project is seeking a Grants and Finance Manager to join our research team at the Natural Capital Project. The Grants and Finance Manager is responsible for pre- and post-award research administration of sponsored projects. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations in Woods, with a dotted line to the Natural Capital Project's co-Directors, the Grants and Finance Manager works independently and collaboratively with faculty, postdocs, students, and staff at the Natural Capital Project, as well as staff from other University departments (central and academic) on matters of financial management, funds monitoring, grant / contract proposal submissions, award reconciliation, and reporting.

If you are highly motivated, up for a challenge, and know how to get things done, this position may be the right career opportunity for you!

Your responsibilities will include :

• Perform various program and grant management tasks (e.g., training grant management, pre-award and grant submission), in addition to post-award finance tasks.
• Prepare complex proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; resolve issues relating to proposal preparation and submittal process.
• Develop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification; obtain cost sharing commitment and support. Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries; advise of new regulations.
• Review and approve expenditures, advise on post-award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
• Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting models, scenarios, and decision aides.
• Manage contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates.
• Interpret complex university, government, and international institutional policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) for project and university personnel and help guide other staff in interpreting complex policies.
• Document existing processes and policies and identify and implement process and policy improvements. Participate in and lead cross campus projects. Train and advise on issues requiring specific technical expertise.
• May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed.
• Initiate and participate in gift handling. Develop PTA, initiate gift transmittal, and oversee expenditures to ensure compliance to fulfill donor's intent.
• Manage and oversee operating and designated awards; advise on spending and commitment activity to ensure appropriate spending according to Stanford policies and guidelines.
• Manage overall labor schedules including time allocation of all NatCap staff across various funding sources.
• Prepare the annual budget under the direction of NatCap's Faculty and Executive Directors and the Woods Institute for the Environment; monitor and report budget variances at least quarterly, and as needed for board and committee meetings; develop and monitor financial status for various funding streams including an operating PTA; and propose budget improvements to directors.

To be successful in this position, you will need :

Education & Experience :

Bachelor's degree and five years of job-related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, A-21, A-110, A-133, CAS).

Knowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate university policies and procedures.

Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.

Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.

Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.

Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.

Strong knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.

Expert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts.

Knowledge of personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students, post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants, along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position.

Extreme attention to detail.

Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Certifications and Licenses :

Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training (CRAFT) I and II must be completed to remain in this position.

In addition, our preferred qualifications include :

Certified Accountant or Auditor, MBA, project management certification, or similar credential.

Budget development and management at the organizational level.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources.

The expected pay range for this position is $121,639 to $142,078 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.