Sponsored Awards Manager

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 88,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness program

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a seasoned Manager of Sponsored Awards to oversee financial oversight, compliance, and post-award administration of sponsored programs. You will ensure federal compliance (2 CFR Part 200), monitor subrecipients, review audits, and manage financial reporting in collaboration with finance, legal, and program leaders.

The role emphasizes strong accounting expertise, grants management, and leadership to support organizational objectives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Seven years related experience required.
• Proficiency in PC and mainframe environments.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills required.
• Microsoft Office applications essential.
• Knowledge of Lawson, COGNOS, Crystal Reports, and Premier Operations Advisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and system support for assigned service lines.
• Develop, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and audits.
• Provide financial guidance to Service Line leadership on budgeting and policies.
• Partner with operational leaders to optimize financial resources and performance.
• Lead development and implementation of financial strategies to improve revenue and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand training on financial systems and data-driven decisions.
• Research and implement process improvements in response to regulatory changes.
• Monitor compliance with accounting principles and policies.
• Support design and management of financial systems and reporting solutions.
• Review enhancements to financial software and configurations.
• Lead or participate in audits, projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build partnerships across finance, operations, and executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and internal controls.
• Supervise and develop finance staff to foster accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

PC & mainframe experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Lawson

COGNOS

Crystal Reports

Premier Operations Advisor

Workday Financials

Job description

Location Address:

9521 San Mateo NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113-2237

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $87,526.40

Maximum Offer $149,032.00

Now Hiring: Sponsored Awards Manager

Summary:

The Manager of Sponsored Awards is responsible for the financial oversight, compliance, and post-award administration of sponsored programs, including federally funded grants and cooperative agreements, state contracts and grants, private and nonprofit grants, and industry-sponsored research agreements. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), through effective subrecipient monitoring, risk assessment, audit review, and financial reporting.

The Manager oversees grant accounting activities, prepares and reviews financial reports, supports internal and external audits, and ensures accurate accounting treatment of sponsored funds. Working closely with finance, legal, compliance, program leaders, and external partners, this position provides guidance on award terms and conditions, develops compliance-focused processes, and supports the successful administration of sponsored programs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting and grants management expertise with exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills to effectively manage risk and support organizational objectives.

Type of Opportunity: Full time

Job Exempt: Yes

Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center

Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations and system support for assigned service lines, ensuring appropriate cost controls, revenue management, and stewardship of organizational resources.
• Develop, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, audit activities, and management reporting requirements.
• Provide financial guidance and consultation to Service Line leadership on accounting principles, budgeting practices, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with operational leaders to optimize the utilization of financial resources and improve financial performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies to enhance revenue generation and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to expand training and development opportunities related to financial systems, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Research, evaluate, and implement process improvements to address regulatory changes, organizational needs, and evolving accounting standards.
• Monitor compliance with applicable accounting principles, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of financial management systems and reporting solutions.
• Review and approve enhancements to financial software, system configurations, hardware, and network solutions that support financial operations.
• Lead or participate in financial audits, special projects, and organizational initiatives focused on operational excellence and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships across finance, operations, and executive leadership to support organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting efficiency, internal controls, and system functionality through technology and automation.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop finance staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Seven years related experience.
• Ability in PC and mainframe environments.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lawson, COGNOS, Crystal Reports, and Premier Operations Advisor.
• CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
• Requires detailed knowledge of cost accounting principles in terms of theories and practices to serve as the resource or educator to other practitioners in the field.
• Also detailed knowledge of feeder systems into the general ledger to support complex, multi-structured analysis across all business units.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, higher education, government, or research environments.
• Audit experience, including Uniform Guidance and Single Audit requirements.
• Experience preparing SEFA reports and Federal Financial Reports (FFRs).
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Workday Grants Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience leading process improvement, compliance, or financial system implementation initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects, teams, or cross-functional stakeholders.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness

Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.