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 for Post Award Grant Operations to lead the financial management of university grants, ensuring compliance with funding rules and robust financial oversight of grant-funded programs.

The role requires directing budgets, forecasts, grant revenue and expenditure monitoring, and leading the grant accounting team to assure timely reporting and close processes. Strong GAAP knowledge and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting principles.
• Experience with grant budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance and grant regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience managing teams of Grant accountants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of grants and ensure compliance with funding rules.
• Provide financial oversight for grant-funded programs, including budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Supervise monthly close processes and reconciliations for grant accounts.
• Lead and develop the Restricted Funds Accounting team under dual reporting lines.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Grant management

GAAP/GASB

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Grants module

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Executive Director - Post Award Grant Operations

Division Division of Finance & Administration

Department Office Restricted Funds Accounting

Work Status Full Time

Position Category Staff

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range Exempt

Salary Range $140,000 - $165,000 / year

Fund Source State Support

Job Summary

The Executive Director for Post Award Grant Operations is responsible for overseeing the financial management of grants, ensuring compliance with funding rules, and providing financial oversight for grant-funded programs. Key duties include ensuring budgets and related forecasts are developed and maintained, monitoring grant revenues and expenditures, monitoring grant receivables, preparing financial reports, managing grant closings, managing grant accountants, and supervising monthly close procedures including reconciliations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and grant-specific regulations like Uniform Guidance.

Job Duties

The Executive Direct will oversee the Restricted Funds Accounting team as well as 3 Grant Business Officer's. This position will have a dual reporting structure to the AVP for Finance & Administration and the AVP for Research, with primary reporting and administration by the AVP for F&A.

Skills and qualifications

• Strong knowledge of budget and accounting principles, including grant budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with grant-specific regulations, including Uniform Guidance and other federal/state rules.
• Proficiency with grants module, accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong team management skills.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related filed from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: At least eight (8) years of Grant Budgeting and Accounting experience and public accounting experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:

• Experience with higher education or non-profit highly desired.
• High functioning knowledge of Excel and understanding financial reporting and grant management systems and processes.
• CPA

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Additional training in GAS and GASB and Single Audit.

CPA preferred.