Finance and Grants Manager (Remote Opportunity)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of job related experience, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

•    Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
•    Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
•    Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
•    Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
•    Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
•    Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II within first year in role.
•    Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting. 
•    Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications. 
•    Competency in project management.
•    Extreme attention to detail.
•    Ability to work well independently, but also to seek or offer assistance when needed. 
•    Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project. 
•    Excellent time management and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

•    Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position. 
•    Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
•    Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
•    Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds. 

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 to $108,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.