Director, Post-Award Finance & Grants

Ucanr; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

UC ANR in California seeks a Director of Extramural Funds Accounting to lead post-award financial management for sponsored awards, with responsibility for governance, oversight, and compliance. The role coordinates with fiscal officers, service providers, and university partners to deliver accurate reporting and strong financial stewardship.

The position reports to the UC ANR Controller and may designate Oakland, CA or Davis, CA as primary work location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in post-award sponsored research administration, contracts and grants accounting, or financial management of sponsored awards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and regulations applicable to sponsored awards, including GAAP and federal requirements such as Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200).
• Experience leading and developing professional staff, including setting priorities, managing performance, and building effective teams.
• Thorough interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, governance, and oversight for UC ANR's post-award financial management of sponsored awards. Establishes standards and controls to promote effective financial stewardship, accurate and timely financial reporting, and compliance with sponsor requirements, applicable regulations, and University policies.
• Establishes goals, priorities, governance, roles and responsibilities, and service expectations for post-award financial management.
• Serves as a key resource to UC ANR leadership and stakeholders on post-award financial matters. Provides guidance on complex accounting, financial, and compliance issues.
• Leads the development and improvement of policies, procedures, systems, and business processes supporting post-award financial management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Post-award governance

Strategic leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

GAAP & Uniform Guidance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

UC ANR in California seeks a Director of Extramural Funds Accounting to lead post-award financial management for sponsored awards, with responsibility for governance, oversight, and compliance. The role coordinates with fiscal officers, service providers, and university partners to deliver accurate reporting and strong financial stewardship.

The position reports to the UC ANR Controller and may designate Oakland, CA or Davis, CA as primary work location.