Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The Manager of Financial Compliance is responsible for assisting in the oversight of audits and reviews associated with awards for sponsored research activities. The Manager is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager with coordinating and managing internal and external audits in a timely and proficient manner. Reviewing and organizing audit data to ensure consistency with University and sponsor policies and procedures. Provide guidance to the campus community on compliance issues related to sponsored activities. Assist with development of audit remediation and future action plans. Perform periodic and annual reviews of Federal expenditures and high risk University processes. Research and interpret complex Federal, State and Private rules and regulations. Partner with subject matter team of experts to develop and deliver sponsored program training. Oversight of single audit subrecipient monitoring. Provide supervision to the Financial Compliance Coordinator. Overall, the Manager will assist the Senior Manager with financial oversight of the University’s compliance with sponsored research rules, regulations, policies and procedures and provide outreach to the campus community.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited College or University.

Experience:
• 7-10 years progressively responsible leadership in a complex and decentralized higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster professional relationships with University internal and external customers.
• Proven direct responsibility and expertise with sponsored program administration in a diverse research environment.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office and Adobe.
• Ability to evaluate and organize highly complex data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200, and ability to interpret and apply Insitutional, Federal, State and Private rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Ability to develop and conduct training on sponsored research topics.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

No visa sponsorship for this position
Remote/Hybrid work negotiable

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.