Finance Manager jobs in the United States

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Familiarity with Stanford finance, research administration and reporting systems a plus.  
•    Three to five years of program management and pre-award grant submission experience.
•    Experience with navigating eRA Commons, ASSIST, Cayuse.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

•    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 & LICENSES:

•    Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position. 
•    Certified Accountant or Auditor, MBA, project management certification, or similar credential desired. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
•    Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
•    Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds. 

* - 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 his or her job.

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4483
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: I
• Requisition ID: 102534
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible