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The Center for AIDS Research at Emory University (Emory CFAR) is an NIH-funded infrastructure grant under the P30 mechanism. It is administratively located in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine but provides services and programming across Health Sciences and the College. The administrative team works collaboratively to support the CFAR’s goals in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The Sr. Financial Analyst reports to the CFAR Director of Programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates major financial reporting and budgeting activities.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinates the correction of account balances, resolves funding issues and maintains proper accounting controls and procedures.
• Makes recommendations to management related to long-range financial and cash flow analyses.
• Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting schedules.
• May assist in preparing, developing and monitoring department/organizational budgets.
• May maintain grant agreements, policies and guidelines; coordinate grant reporting requirements; review grant funding source compliance; and negotiate grant funding with awarding agencies.
• May perform indirect cost analysis.
• May hire, train, and supervise a small staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Pre/post award financial management for the CFAR parent grant and T32 training grant.
• Account management, reconciliation, resolution, and reporting for CFAR Cores and the T32 program, including any supplements that may be awarded.
• Approves and/or monitors accounting and procurement expenditures consistent with regulatory and University practices and provides direct support for accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Prepares reports as necessary for federal agencies, including AFFR.
• Serves as financial point of contact for NIH grants management and may be asked to advise on appropriate actions based on federal guidelines.
• May review contracts; create and/or maintain grant and contract files; monitor accounts receivable; develop queries and reports to provide concise financial updates to CFAR Leadership using the financial system; work with the division/departments to manage Core financial forecasting; communicate with sponsors as necessary; ensure compliance with contract regulations and reporting requirements and project closeout.
• Analyzes historical accounting data and other information to make projections supporting short-term and long-range financial planning. Projects future trends and prepares long-range operational forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Performs routine professional accounting duties requiring independent judgment.
• Project set up, funds transfer, and routine oversight for CFAR developmental/pilot awards.
• Pre-award support for CFAR programs, including annual budgeting. Responsible for EPEX set-up and management, Cayuse management (when applicable), and other pre-award roles and responsibilities.

CFAR Service Center Management:

• Work with service center managers and leadership to update current and/or develop new rates in accordance with Emory and Federal guidelines annually.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures to guide fiscal operations and ensure compliance with sound accounting principles and governmental regulations.
• Manage the CFAR Service Center Voucher System, including working directly with CFAR Cores to cover associated costs for voucher recipients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field and four years of financial analyst or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Emory financial systems preferred; knowledge of federal policies and procedures for grants management, including training grants; pre and post award grants management experience; experience establishing and managing sub-award contracts; excellent written and verbal communication skills; expert knowledge of Excel; data analysis experience; familiarity with Smartsheet PMS a plus; desire to be part of a collaborative team.

Note: This position is grant-funded and contingent on continuation of funding from the NIH (National Institutes of Health) to the CFAR.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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