Special Reporting and Compliance Administrator
16 days ago
Morristown
Job Description Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic tradition with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and serves a diverse population, including the needs of women, students of color, those who lack adequate financial resources, and those who would benefit from a nurturing, supportive collegiate environment. Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases. Special Reporting and Compliance Administrator - Institutional Advancement The Special Reporting and Compliance Administrator at Saint Elizabeth University plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing compliance for all grant, endowed, and restricted initiatives. This position directly reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and receives direction from the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding grant-funded initiatives. The Administrator serves as a central resource for the preparation, coordination, and submission of detailed financial reports and documentation. They are also responsible for ensuring that the University is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies related to funding. This position requires a strong foundation in accounting principles and grant / fund accounting. The Administrator is responsible for leveraging Microsoft Great Plains (GP) to extract and analyze financial data, and providing timely reports in compliance with state, federal, and private funder requirements, as well as relevant accounting requirements. The role collaborates closely with the Office of Academic Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Finance department and Informational Technology. It requires strong analytical and financial reporting skills to effectively communicate financial compliance and donor intent. The Administrator’s responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, including fund and grant reporting analysis, compliance and accounting, tracking fund disbursements, monitoring grant expenditures, and ensuring that all financial activities align with both donor stipulations and regulatory requirements. The Administrator is responsible for maintaining an organized system for documentation and reporting, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all activities related to grants and funds. By upholding standards of transparency and accountability, the Administrator contributes to the university’s commitment to responsible stewardship of its financial resources. Fund and Grant Reporting & Analysis ● Prepare, review, and submit timely financial reports for restricted, endowed, and grant-funded accounts. ● Monitor fund usage to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and funding restrictions ● Apply advanced analytical and financial reporting skills to interpret complex fund data and ensure reports accurately reflect the financial status, fund balances, activity logs, and compliance of endowed, restricted, and grant-funded programs. ● Generate, organize, and format reports from Microsoft Great Plains (GP), utilizing an expert-level working knowledge of the system’s reporting capabilities, data structure, and underlying ledgers. ● Prepare detailed financial reports according to established timelines, reporting cycles, and grantor/donor requirements, ensuring data integrity and consistency with fund terms, proposal budgets, and institutional policies. ● Track, manage, and report on deadlines for all required reporting deliverables. ● Prepare interim and final reports for major funders, in coordination with Finance, Budget, Advancement, and relevant program leads. Compliance and Accounting Expertise ● Maintain expert familiarity with relevant accounting pronouncements (e.g., FASB, GASB as applicable) to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements for state, federal, and large private grant funds, including allowable cost rules and documentation standards. ● Actively track and interpret changes in accounting standards and grant compliance regulations (such as Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200) to ensure immediate and ongoing compliance across all reported funds. ● Ensure all reports are compliant with obligations for major funding sources such as NJ State grant programs, U.S. Department of Education, NSF, private foundations, and major corporate donors. ● Maintain organized, detailed records of all submitted reports, including well-documented accounting and compliance support files. ● Assist with preparing for internal and external audits or grant reviews, leveraging a strong understanding of audit requirements and financial documentation standards, and compliance expectations. Collaboration and Process Improvement ● Work closely with the Funding Department (including Grants and Advancement) to confirm active awards, reporting schedules, and documentation needs. ● Partner with the Finance Office to verify budget allocations, spending categories, and fund balances before reports are finalized. ● Serve as a liaison between Finance, Institutional Advancement, Academic Affairs, and other stakeholders to maintain accuracy and consistency of reported financial data. ● Develop standardized reporting templates and procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and the accuracy of financial information presented to external parties. ● Recommend improvements to data extraction and reporting workflows from Microsoft Great Plains, collaborating with IT and Finance to enhance reporting tools and system efficiency. ● Implement and monitor internal controls related to fund management, reconciliation, and reporting accuracy. ● Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions. Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ● Minimum of three (3) years of dedicated experience in grant accounting or fund accounting, demonstrating a solid understanding of restricted fund reporting and financial management. ● Proficiency with Microsoft Great Plains (GP), including knowledge of general ledger structure, financial report writer, data extraction, and query building. ● Demonstrated strong analytical and financial reporting skills, with the ability to interpret accounting data and present clear, compelling reports to both financial and non-financial audiences. ● Strong understanding of relevant accounting principles and pronouncements, along with the ability to track and interpret them. ● Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and formatting). ● Familiarity with state, federal, and large private grant reporting standards and documentation requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200). ● Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent reporting deadlines with high attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Qualifications ● Experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment with complex fund structures. ● Experience with reporting tools and data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Crystal Reports, or GP add-ons).