Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis

Job Title

The Office of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis (OSA) aids faculty and staff in managing the financial post award aspects of external research funding and oversees the sponsored fringe, indirect, and service-center rate development process for the university. The function plays a pivotal role in supporting the university's strategic goal and initiatives to grow our sponsored research portfolio. Stevens' research portfolio has grown significantly, and research expenditures were $70 million in the most recent fiscal year. Stevens has received additional research grants that will result in the research portfolio increasing significantly, which has resulted in the need to increase staffing. The Manager will work with the Director to develop an organizational structure to support the increased research portfolio of the University. OSA reports through the Division of Finance.

The Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis provides supervisory leadership and oversight for the functions and staff related to financial post-award and cost analysis. This is a predominantly remote position which reports directly to the Director of OSA and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the sponsored accounting staff, in addition to co-leading the cost analysis functions, such as rate preparation and negotiations, effort reporting, service centers, and audit assistance. Stevens receives external funding via grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements and OSA Centrally aids and supports from award setup through award closeout to ensures compliance with all Federal, State, University and sponsor policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), as well as other financial and administrative units across campus and throughout the University.

Essential Job Duties :

• Work in close collaboration with the Director of OSA and OSP Directors in supporting the university's Research Administration infrastructure.
• Manage the day-to-day sponsored accounting staff operations to ensure all key functions are completed in a timely manner.
• Mediate cost allowability issues to ensure all compliance requirements are strictly adhered to during the review and approval of all sponsored transactions.
• Monitors performance metrics analysis and reports to senior management.
• Provide guidance to senior leadership to ensure both technology resources and processes are streamlined, automated and efficiencies are continuously being assessed.
• Work with the Director & Costing Analyst to become familiar with the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Proposal and annual Fringe Benefit Proposal processes for submission to the federal cognizant agency, including gathering and submitting accurate information and data.
• Service Center rate development and compliance monitoring. Annually review, analyze, and reconcile the general ledger activity to validate the development of new rates.
• Provide support for various audit activities involving sponsored awards.
• Work on special projects as requested by the Director and perform other related duties as assigned.

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Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $98,000 - $133,933.33. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook.

Department

Sponsored Accounting

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