Financial Compliance Lead — Post-Award & Audit (Hybrid)

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking an Assistant Financial Compliance Manager to lead the Financial Compliance Team and oversee post-award financial activities. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with federal/state regulations and sponsor requirements while supporting audits and policy development.

The position is hybrid, with on-campus presence weekly, and requires a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Experience in post-award research administration or financial compliance.
• Knowledge of the OMB Uniform Guidance and federal cost principles.
• Experience handling audits and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Compliance Team and oversee daily operations.
• Review expenditures and cost transfers for compliance and allowability.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audits.
• Manage the university’s Effort Reporting process.
• Provide expert financial compliance guidance to faculty and staff.
• Develop and deliver training on research administration and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking an Assistant Financial Compliance Manager to lead the Financial Compliance Team and oversee post-award financial activities. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with federal/state regulations and sponsor requirements while supporting audits and policy development.

The position is hybrid, with on-campus presence weekly, and requires a criminal background check.