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Assistant Director - Audit & Compliance

This position is responsible for overseeing compliance with effort reporting/compensation and subrecipient monitoring, as well as coordinating the completion of a variety of audits and data integrity reviews for the University's grants and contract portfolio approximating $1.2B annually. Responsibilities include working with internal and external auditors at all levels in support of the University's annual financial statement audit, federal Single Audit, various State and Local contract audits, establishing University-wide sponsored research financial compliance policies and programs in accordance with current federal laws and regulations and individual sponsor requirements, maintaining and enhancing University-wide IT solutions to ensure reporting compliance and providing individual and/or group training programs on compliance. This position also serves to perform/oversee other various compliance and data integrity reviews related to University's sponsored project portfolio. Also acts as in-charge of Sponsored Projects Accounting as necessary. Incumbent must possess knowledge of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements and a general understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance (UG), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to effectively enforce all regulations applicable to Institutions of Higher Education

Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing compliance with effort reporting/compensation and subrecipient monitoring, as well as coordinating the completion of a variety of audits and data integrity reviews for the University's grants and contract portfolio approximating $1.2B annually. Responsibilities include working with internal and external auditors at all levels in support of the University's annual financial statement audit, federal Single Audit, various State and Local contract audits, establishing University-wide sponsored research financial compliance policies and programs in accordance with current federal laws and regulations and individual sponsor requirements, maintaining and enhancing University-wide IT solutions to ensure reporting compliance and providing individual and/or group training programs on compliance. This position also serves to perform/oversee other various compliance and data integrity reviews related to University's sponsored project portfolio. Also acts as in-charge of Sponsored Projects Accounting as necessary. Incumbent must possess knowledge of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements and a general understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance (UG), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to effectively enforce all regulations applicable to Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).

Essential Functions

This position is responsible for overseeing compliance with effort reporting/compensation and subrecipient monitoring, as well as coordinating the completion of a variety of audits and data integrity reviews for the University's grants and contract portfolio approximating $1.2B annually. Responsibilities include working with internal and external auditors at all levels in support of the University's annual financial statement audit, federal Single Audit, various State and Local contract audits, establishing University-wide sponsored research financial compliance policies and programs in accordance with current federal laws and regulations and individual sponsor requirements, maintaining and enhancing University-wide IT solutions to ensure reporting compliance and providing individual and/or group training programs on compliance. This position also serves to perform/oversee other various compliance and data integrity reviews related to University's sponsored project portfolio. Also acts as in-charge of Sponsored Projects Accounting as necessary. Incumbent must possess knowledge of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements an a general understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance (UG), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to effectively enforce all regulations applicable to Institutions of Higher Education.

Physical Effort

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The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Audit & Compliance

Job Family: Compliance & Audit

Job Sub Family: Audit

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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