Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA): Mgr, Accounting

The University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Remote work eligibility

Job summary

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, Financial Services, invites applicants for a Manager of Accounting in the Contract & Grant Accounting unit. This role leads accounting for external funding, ensures policy compliance, and supports internal controls across sponsored projects.

Hybrid schedule possible post probation, with in-office presence as needed. Ideal candidate has strong accounting background, sponsorship/project experience, and effective communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; 5+ years related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s in Accounting or CPA/CMA certification.
• Experience with sponsored projects compliance and subrecipient monitoring.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities ensuring compliance with policies and regulations on restricted awards.
• Supervise and manage personnel including work allocation and evaluations.
• Oversee subrecipient monitoring including risk assessments and desk reviews.
• Oversee final closeout of restricted awards in a timely manner.
• Participate in audits and support policy/procedure updates on restricted award monitoring.
• Advise UNM departments and PIs on compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Accounting or CPA/CMA

Tools

MS Excel

MyReports

Banner

Job description

Mgr,Accounting

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, state and federal audit requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices. Financial Services maintains the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services is the Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department which has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Accounting.

Contract and Grant Accounting provides the University of New Mexico’s research community with professional expertise and quality customer service in the management of external funding. CGA strives to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with UNM policy, state law, federal regulations and agency terms and conditions of funding. CGA constantly searches for process improvements and efficiencies to improve work experience. CGA also encourages teamwork in meeting its department mission as well as supporting professional development.

Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
CGA is on the lookout for a collaborative and enthusiastic individual eager to dive into the exciting world of supporting UNM’s research and sponsored projects. If you thrive in a team environment, love learning new skills, and are ready to contribute to meaningful initiatives, we invite you to apply.

What We’re Seeking!
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong accounting background and sponsored projects experience. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in subrecipient monitoring, agency and governmental regulations, and final closing of sponsored projects. This individual will balance multiple priorities, complete projects on time, and maintain a keen eye for detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, outstanding organizational abilities, and strong leadership abilities are essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day activities including ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations on restricted awards.
• Supervise and manage personnel including work allocation, training, professional development, enforcement of internal processes and controls, and handling performance evaluations.
• Oversee subrecipient monitoring including risk assessments and desk reviews.
• Oversee the final closeout of restricted awards on a timely basis.
• Participate in external and internal audits.
• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and processes involving restricted award monitoring.
• Advise, consult, and meet as necessary with UNM departments, PIs, and with other UNM Core offices regarding compliance, internal controls, audit requests, special projects, and processes.

UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

This position may qualify for a hybrid schedule based on performance post probation/trial period. While on probation or during trial period, the expectation is to be in the office and on-site Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. On-Call in office presence may be required from supervisor and/or for meeting purposes.

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience and qualifications.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA/CMA Certification
• Experience with research administration, FARS, and Uniform Guidance
• Experience working with UNM financial programs such as MyReports and Banner
• Effective time management skills to prioritize multiple ongoing work tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience communicating effectively at different levels of organization, both verbally in-person and/or virtually as well as in writing
• Effective research and analytical skills to investigate discrepancies or questions
• Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Knowledge and understanding of University, Federal, State, and Agency policies and terms & conditions

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Contract Grant Accounting Main (112A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $5,903.73 to $8,450.00 DOE

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 9/25/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement: This position may qualify for a hybrid schedule based on performance post probation/trial period. While on trial period or probation, the expectation is to be in the office and on-site Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. On-Call in office presence may be required for supervisory or meeting purposes.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.