Senior Director, Post-Award Financial Compliance

UNCW; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCW is seeking an Assistant Director for Fiscal Compliance and Accounting to provide senior leadership over post‑award financial administration, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance with sponsor requirements. You will lead reporting, analysis, and internal controls while mentoring staff and translating complex rules into guidance for investigators and departments.

The role emphasizes collaboration across units, development of financial processes, and leveraging data tools (Power BI, SSRS,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business admin, data analytics, or related field with 5+ years progressive experience; or a BA/BS with 7+ years.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex financial, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Knowledge of federal financial assistance regulations, including 2 CFR 200 OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Mastery of advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily post‑award financial operations; ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional guidelines.
• Direct sponsor, institutional, and leadership reporting; analyze financial data, trends, and risks; manage cost recoveries and effort reporting.
• Lead the post‑award team; foster cross‑department communication; align financial practices with research goals.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in accounting/finance or closely related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

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SSRS

Power BI

SQL

Workday

Job description

UNCW is seeking an Assistant Director for Fiscal Compliance and Accounting to provide senior leadership over post‑award financial administration, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance with sponsor requirements. You will lead reporting, analysis, and internal controls while mentoring staff and translating complex rules into guidance for investigators and departments.

The role emphasizes collaboration across units, development of financial processes, and leveraging data tools (Power BI, SSRS,