Stanford University is one of Silicon Valley’s largest employers – and one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At Stanford University, not only are you part of an exceptional team that values innovation and education, but you also become part of a culture that brings out the best in you. Stanford is committed to fostering a workplace culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth. Our culture offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives.
Research—the creation of new knowledge—is key to Stanford’s educational mission. Stanford research has led to breakthrough remedies, devices, tools, and concepts, and hundreds of initiatives solely for the betterment of humanity. Among the inventions and discoveries that have resulted from Stanford research are MRI technology, DNA cloning, the Pill, heart transplantation, and digital music.
The Office of Research Administration (ORA) provides an array of high-quality services and expertise to support the research mission and sponsored projects administration at Stanford University. ORA is composed of Cost and Management Analysis; Property Management Office; Research Administration Policy and Compliance; Sponsored Receivables Management; Client Advocacy and Education; Organizational Insights; and the Office of Sponsored Research. ORA also provides oversight for the Stanford Electronic Research Administration (SeRA), eCertification, Clinical Research Invoicing System for Participants (CRISP), Electronic PI Lab Use Survey (ePLUS) systems. ORA manages the administrative processes related to a broad spectrum of research related agreements as well as the entire lifecycle of sponsored research from proposal submission and award negotiation through financial reporting and award closeout. ORA submits over 5,000 new proposals annually and manages more than 7,700 active sponsored projects with a total budget exceeding $1.82 billion.
JOB PURPOSE:
The eCertification Senior Financial Analyst position is part of ORA’s Research Administration Policy and Compliance (RAPC) team. RAPC plays a multi-faceted central role in research financial compliance areas. The team consists of subject matter experts who oversee the quarterly eCertification process; are responsible for the annual Uniform Guidance (Single) audit and sponsored research audits; provide indirect cost burdening setup and compliance oversight; provide set up and oversight of campus-wide service centers; set up specialized expenditure allocation PTAs (EAPTA); and provide expert financial compliance oversight for sponsored awards. RAPC is the business process owner of Oracle Grants Accounting, eCertification and iLab shared facilities systems.
RAPC partners with the VP Dean of Research office and the Office of Sponsored Research to develop research financial compliance policies.
In accordance with Stanford policy and per federal regulations, sponsored projects and cost sharing accounts must be reviewed and certified by the faculty/PIs in the eCertification system. Stanford’s eCertification system is an online application that provides a single review and quarterly certification process for sponsored project expenditures and cost sharing commitments.
The eCertification Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Senior Director of Policy and Compliance and is a technical subject matter expert who administers the quarterly certification of expenditures process, provides eCertification system expertise to campus users, and assists the Senior Director in eCertification compliance matters and application of internal policies and external regulations.
This position is eligible for hybrid or domestic (US) remote work.
CORE DUTIES*:
* – Other duties may also be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Eight or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Certifications and Licenses:
CPA or similar professional certification is highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORK STANDARDS:
*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $101,000 to $138,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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