Finance Manager, Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab), Stanford Law School

Finance Manager

The Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab) at Stanford University is hiring a full-time Finance Manager to join our team!

About Us : Stanford RegLab is an impact lab that partners with government and nonprofits to use data science and AI to modernize the public sector. We are an interdisciplinary team of lawyers, data scientists, social scientists, and engineers who are passionate about building high impact demonstration projects for the future of governance. Some of our partners have included the IRS, EPA, US DOL, California, Maryland, San Francisco, and San Diego.

RegLab has grown in the last few years with increasingly complex funding and budgeting needs. As the Finance Manager, you will report to the Executive Director and lead the budget and forecasting function at the lab, as well as related grant submission and reporting activities. You will serve as the key contact / subject matter expert in financial and development activities. This is a particularly good role for someone who is organized, highly detail-oriented, and excited by the mission of the lab.

You will :

• Perform and design adhoc analyses of large complex data sets : reconcile complex accounts. Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas. The Reglab has over 25 PTAs (financial accounts) that require active management.
• Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department / unit. Provide recommendations to the leadership team on critical operations questions.
• Conduct analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
• Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties. Main point of contact for OSR and the University's post-award teams to ensure grants are being properly and fully spent. Provide support for grant submission and grant reporting process.
• Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes. Lead strategy and change management activities for RegLab's finance and fundraising functions, involving Research Managers and Directors in the process.
• Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed.
• Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

Application Instructions : We invite you to apply by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button found on the cardinal careers website, and search for job number : 107275. This is a one year fixed-term position with possibility of renewal. To be considered, please submit the following items along with your online application : CV, Transcript (if you have graduated within the last 3 years), and Writing sample.

The expected pay range for this position is $92,251 - $129,230 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 (but not limited to) 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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.