Senior Research Accounting Manager – Awards & Compliance

Colorado Psychiatric; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Research Accountant Manager to lead the ORA accounting team, manage post-award activities, and ensure regulatory compliance for sponsored projects. The role demands collaboration with campus stakeholders and external sponsors.

Responsibilities include award setup, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout, with leadership of five direct reports and strong emphasis on process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Experience in accounting with strong data analysis.
• Excellent communication and ability to present financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Research Accounting Team and manage performance plans.
• Review award setups, monitor budgets and perform financial closeouts.
• Develop ad-hoc reports using Workday, Tableau or similar systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and sponsor terms.

Job description

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Research Accountant Manager to lead the ORA accounting team, manage post-award activities, and ensure regulatory compliance for sponsored projects. The role demands collaboration with campus stakeholders and external sponsors.

Responsibilities include award setup, financial monitoring, reporting, and closeout, with leadership of five direct reports and strong emphasis on process improvement.