Assistant Director for Fiscal Compliance and Accounting
Overview
The Assistant Director for Fiscal Compliance and Accounting (ADF) supports the growth of sponsored programs by managing post-award financial and compliance activities for the Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance (SPARC) office. The ADF ensures financial integrity and compliance throughout the lifecycle of sponsored research projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Post-Award Financial Leadership & Compliance: Overseeing daily operations, grant reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional guidelines.
- Financial Reporting & Budget Management: Preparing financial reports, managing indirect cost recoveries, and administering effort reporting.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Leading the post-award team, facilitating communication between departments, and ensuring alignment of financial practices with research objectives.
- Audit & Risk Management: Developing internal controls, coordinating audits, and responding to regulatory changes.
- Training & Process Improvement: Providing training on financial management and compliance, and enhancing financial processes and systems.