SRI Biosciences, a division of SRI International, integrates basic biomedical research with drug and diagnostics discovery and preclinical and clinical development. SRI International, a research center headquartered in Menlo Park, California, creates world-changing solutions to make people safer, healthier, and more productive. As a part of the Financial Operations Team this role would be dedicated to supporting projects accross SRI's Biosciences Division. Financial Operations is a team of about 40 business managers, and financial project administrators. The work in this area focuses on government contracting/grants financial revenue models. Our largest funder in the Biosciences is NIH.
This role will be fully remote, but we do have offices in Harrisonburg, VA and Arlington, VA as well as Menlo Park, CA if in-person network is desirable.
The Senior Project Administrator IV, under minimal supervision, takes ownership and accountability for the financial management and oversight of a project throughout its lifecycle, ensuring the financial status is in accordance with GAAP, FAR and CAS and other government regulations, contractual requirements, and SRI policy, taking an active role in all aspects of the process. They are responsible for ensuring the project stays on track regarding budgets, forecasts, timelines, and contractual requirements. They are an integral part of the project team, working collaboratively and proactively to gather insight and contributions from stakeholders such as project leadership, contracts, accounting, and finance. They implement and organize project setup and finance tools in accordance with contractual requirements to ensure an effective foundation for the life of the contract. They are a member of the finance operations team and responsible for monitoring cost and revenue, identifying potential schedule or performance risks, escalating as necessary, while providing solid finance guidance and support to project and division leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Provide financial review, support, and guidance to the Project team. Assist accounting to ensure project billing and accounts receivables are up to date; verify that invoices are prepared and issued per requirements; monitor and report on unbilled receivables. Partner with accounting and contracts to ensure efficient and compliant project setup in Costpoint, including revenue recognition, reporting and invoicing. Ensure project forecasts are updated and accurate, notify contracts team when % complete notification is required. Prepare and submit invoice back-up reports timely and accurately. Provide well-timed response to audit requests. Perform project and indirect accruals. Identify all issues related to margin variances and notify financial operations supervisor, project leaders and stakeholders on potential risks and large variances. Complete EACs for accounting and analyze profitability of all projects. Team with accounting to ensure alignment of project forecast with funding and billings to client. Monitor activities for accuracy and quality and ensure project operations conform to company policies, appropriately communicating issues through finance operations. They may be involved in proposal pricing, vendor management and invoicing. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance (or related) with at least 8 years related experience, or Masters + 6 years U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Proficient in Excel and other MS Office tools Produce results with attention to detail and accuracy, integrity. Works well in an unstructured environment, and remote work environment. Views problems as opportunities and acts. Interacts with others in a consistently positive, collaborative manner. Shares information across functional areas, creates opportunities by sharing expertise. Receptive to ideas or suggestions. Inspires others with energy and enthusiasm. Arranges work schedules to meet critical deadlines. Can work independently to achieve success and realize potential. Generates new ideas or strategies to explain or solve problems. Focuses on key issues to arrive at valid conclusions and determine appropriate action. Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems, discovering and addressing drivers. Demonstrates solid intuition in making decisions. Develops plans to leverage resources for strategic advantage, with a long-term perspective. Provides clear objectives, expectations, and constructive feedback in team development.
Demonstrates ability to organize, manage and grow a successful team. Creates and promotes innovative ideas for continuous improvement. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace Preferred Skills: Understanding of project forecasting, variance analysis and reporting, proposal preparation, cost control, and project maintenance functions in government contracting environment Experience in Costpoint/Deltek Familiarity with GAAP, CAS and FAR regulations Knowledge of NIH, DHHS, or NSF grant or contracting processes and procedures The salary range is: $110,00.00-$141,000.00. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program.
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