Senior Grants Accounting Director

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Virgin Islands seeks a Grants & Contracts Supervisor to oversee accounting staff in post-award activities and manage federal/local grants, private contracts, scholarships, and club accounts. The role ensures compliance with evolving regulations and acts as liaison among faculty, departments, and sponsored research administration.

Open to candidates with a Master’s in accounting and 6 years of experience, or a BA/BS with 8 years; strong budgeting, reporting, and leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting preferred with ≥6 years of accounting experience, or BA/BS with ≥8 years.
• Experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate with management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants & contracts and post-award compliance.
• Collaborate with faculty on complex awards.
• Prepare sponsored funding reports.
• Monitor federal grants programs for compliance.
• Supervise Grants & Contracts staff and train others.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Master’s degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

BANNER

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

FOPOAL system

Job description

The University of the Virgin Islands seeks a Grants & Contracts Supervisor to oversee accounting staff in post-award activities and manage federal/local grants, private contracts, scholarships, and club accounts. The role ensures compliance with evolving regulations and acts as liaison among faculty, departments, and sponsored research administration.

Open to candidates with a Master’s in accounting and 6 years of experience, or a BA/BS with 8 years; strong budgeting, reporting, and leadership