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The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has an opening for an Assistant Director of Financial Accounting to join the Department of Diagnostic Radiology.AnAssistant Director of Financial Accounting will oversee post award administration of grants and contracts, financial reporting and budgets. The incumbent will also oversee clinical billing and financial management of all research funds and related accounts. BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). /UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023./ * *Primary Duties: * Assist in the oversight of the large department's accounting functions, including the budget process, project billing, automation support and supervision of all professional and support personnel. * Assist in development of strategic direction to support the initiatives for a specific accounting function and operation of accounting systems, including gathering and reporting of financial information. * Manage the most complex accounting projects, and develops projections to show the effects of proposed plans on cash and overall financial condition. * Develop, implement, and assure the adherence to standard accounting policies, procedures, and programs in order to assure cohesiveness and effectiveness. * Administer department's accounting functions including the development and maintenance of planning and budgeting systems, analysis and interpretation of trends requiring management's attention, and presentation of findings and specific recommendations. * Lead the preparation and distribution of accurate financial statements and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end close reports and financial information. Ensure reconciliations are completed timely and accurately. * Monitor, review and evaluate ongoing functional processes and controls, assessing needs and facilitating improvements. Develop metrics and perform quality assurance reviews to ensure the accuracy of daily ledger postings. * Ensure integrity and reliability of the financial accounting system. Work with principal investigators, faculty, or staff members to identify potential ledger discrepancies between financial system and departmental records. * Oversee the process for effort allocation, procurement, study participant payments and clinical trials billing. Ensure that the sponsored project accounts are set up and maintained accurately. Ensure that monthly reconciliations and grant financial reports are completed for principal investigators' review. * Monitor internal accounting controls by ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures regarding internal, business, fiscal and operational accountability and compliance. * Develop, implement, and coordinate policies and procedures and segregation of duties s among financial staff. * Develop critical financial path and project activities. Manage complex matters and resolve issues. * Prepare projections to show effects of proposed plans on cash and overall financial conditions. * Prepare operating and project budget drafts and monitors division/departmental budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets. * Direct the lifecycle tangible and intangible asset management plans. * Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Master's degree preferred. Experience:Six (6) years of accounting related experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Supervisory Experience:Two (2) years of direct management involved in recruitment, training, and professional development of staff. Certification/Licensure:Certified Public Accountant preferred. Other:Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Committee. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. Hiring Range:$102,000 - $113,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience) UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Medicine - Diagnostic Radiology *Title: *Assistant Director of Financial Accounting Location: null Requisition ID: 2300019H