Executive Director, Post-Award Grant Operations

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking an executive director to oversee Post Award Grant Operations, ensuring financial management of grants and compliance with funding rules. Responsibilities include budgeting/forecasting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and overseeing grant close processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least eight years of grant budgeting and accounting experience, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 8+ years of Grant Budgeting and Accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of grants and ensure compliance with funding rules.
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts; monitor revenues/expenditures.
• Manage grant closings and monthly close procedures.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Grant accounting

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Grants module & accounting software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Grants module

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Morgan State University is seeking an executive director to oversee Post Award Grant Operations, ensuring financial management of grants and compliance with funding rules. Responsibilities include budgeting/forecasting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and overseeing grant close processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least eight years of grant budgeting and accounting experience, with CPA preferred.