Fiscal Analyst I

A full-time fiscal analyst will be essential for effective management of multiple program accounts and subawards across four countries and multiple institutions. This person will be presented with many new and unique situations through the administration of the U.S. Government grant. This employee will have to be able to independently take the initiative to research the proper ways to handle a wide variety of (and sometimes rare) situations. A significant amount of subcontracted research for the CRCIL grant will occur in Africa, Asia and Guatemala which is not common to other grants we administer. This position will also independently interface with host country financial officers to ensure fiscal operations are conducted in accordance with KSU and national best practices as well as continual internal auditing of all facets of the grant.

• Work in collaboration with the CRCIL Director and Associate Director in providing leadership and coordination of the fiscal evaluation, reporting, and management of grant projects and subaward grant programs.
• Lead all accounting activities and prepare all financial analysis and reports for all activities.
• Responsible for federally funded project budgeting and expenditure projection reporting.
• Create subaward contract budgets and budget justifications for award submission.
• Facilitate payments to entities receiving sub-awards, host country partners, and foreign vendors. Will need to take into consideration tax issues, IRS forms, and wiring funds all within a quick timeframe.
• Interface with US based and host country financial officers to ensure fiscal operations are conducted in compliance with K-State policy and national best practices.
• Monitor all sub-recipient award budgets to ensure that budgets are either followed or adjusted as project goals fluctuate and change via the internal and external reporting system.
• Complete all Central Export Control Registration reporting requirements.
• Monitor all CRCIL related faculty and staff salary distributions to ensure they are compliant with grant salary allowances.
• Collaborate with Pre-Award and Post-Award Services and Innovation Lab team members to ensure that all rules, regulations, laws and policies concerning the fiscal maintenance of grants and contracts are followed and documented.
• Maintain financial statements of Management Entity (ME) personnel including credit card statement and payments.

Kansas State University is a management entity for the Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab (CRCIL), which is funded by the U.S. Government. This program requires significant financial management support to ensure it meets program objectives and adheres to state and federal regulations.

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This position is required to be performed on-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline or Master's degree in business administration
• University post-award grant experience.
• Knowledge of budget/accounting and procurement practices, procedures, and principles.
• Proven ability and experience in compilation, analysis, and interpretation of financial reports.
• Experience with responsibilities requiring attention to detail and applying independent judgment with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Inquisitive, comfortable, and experienced in performing in-depth research.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Experience responding to needs and requests of a wide range of clients in a friendly and effective communication style.
• Experience working on a successful team and demonstrated commitment to a team atmosphere.
• Experience complying with federal, state, and university regulations and policies.

Other Requirements:

• International travel will be required on a limited basis.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications
• Resume listing education and employment history
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references

Questions can be directed to the Executive Director of Administration and Finance Geneva Jahnke geneva@ksu.edu.

Screening begins immediately and continues until filled. For best consideration please apply by May 13th.

$47,486 - $59,000