University of North Texas - Fort Worth, TX
posted 2 months ago
The Senior Research Financial Compliance Analyst at the University of North Texas Health Science Center plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of research projects. This position is situated within the Office of Sponsored Programs Accounting, which collaborates closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs to manage externally sponsored funds. The analyst will be responsible for various financial compliance tasks, including managing time and effort reporting, overseeing sub-recipient invoicing, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies, federal regulations, and sponsor requirements. This role is essential for maintaining accurate financial reporting, award closeouts, and cash management of both sponsored and non-sponsored projects. The analyst will also be tasked with developing and delivering complex training sessions on research administration topics to ensure compliance with federal and state policy changes. They will actively participate in testing new systems and process improvements, providing valuable feedback to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the Senior Research Financial Compliance Analyst will serve as a campus expert on issues related to research administration, particularly in high-risk audit areas, to mitigate risks across the university. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, contract and grant procedures, and research administration processes, particularly post-award management. The analyst will work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial documents and reports, thereby minimizing financial risk to the university and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.