Post-Award Financial Compliance Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Office of Sponsored Programs seeks an Assistant Financial Compliance Manager to lead the Financial Compliance Team, overseeing post-award financial activity, policy adherence, and regulatory reporting for a large sponsored program portfolio. The role emphasizes staff development, internal controls, and proactive risk mitigation.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and strong experience in post-award administration, with familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance and

Qualifications

• Experience in post-award research administration and financial management.
• Experience with audits and compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of the OMB Uniform Guidance and sponsor requirements.
• Ability to interpret sponsor requirements.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines, and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture while ensuring accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
• Reviewing expenditures and cost transfers for compliance and allowability.
• Coordinating responses to internal and external audits by providing information and support documentation.
• Managing the university’s Effort Reporting process.
• Providing expert financial compliance guidance to faculty, staff, and OSP colleagues.
• Reviewing and updating financial compliance policies and procedures.
• Developing and delivering research administration and financial compliance training.

Skills

Post-award administration

Financial compliance

Audit support

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Task prioritization

Education

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

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Office of Sponsored Programs seeks an Assistant Financial Compliance Manager to lead the Financial Compliance Team, overseeing post-award financial activity, policy adherence, and regulatory reporting for a large sponsored program portfolio. The role emphasizes staff development, internal controls, and proactive risk mitigation.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and strong experience in post-award administration, with familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance and