Supervisor, Research Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Supervisor of Research Accounting within the Finance division. It involves managing a large portfolio of sponsored projects and supervising a team of research accountants. The position requires partnering with departmental leaders, principal investigators, and administrators to ensure accurate, compliant, and transparent management of sponsored funds. The role also focuses on advancing the professional development of team members.

The position is remote within Texas, with occasional required attendance at meetings in Houston. Travel expenses for these meetings are the responsibility of the employee.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal portfolio of sponsored awards, providing full post-award financial support including grants master data maintenance, billing, reporting, and closeout.
• Supervise a team of research accountants by providing daily guidance, balancing workloads, delivering performance feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Review and approve team members’ work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and sponsor requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex financial or compliance issues.
• Facilitate clear communication between central administration, departments, and faculty regarding grant-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to policy and systems development.
• Balance independent portfolio management with effective leadership and collaboration across the team.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in research administration, sponsored programs, or grants accounting.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment (no visa sponsorship available).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior people management experience including supervising, mentoring, or leading staff.
• Strong knowledge of Uniform Guidance, federal sponsor requirements, and institutional research policies.
• Proficiency with grant management and financial systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, etc.).
• Experience with financial models.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation & Work Schedule

• Salary range: $88,583 - $105,000
• Exempt status
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location

• Remote within Texas, with occasional meetings in Houston requiring travel at employee's expense.