Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Associate Controller, Cost Analysis, Reporting, & Capital Equipment Management |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing |
| Department |
UFA-UCO Cost Analysis/Cap Equip Management |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers.
Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We provide essential support and guidance to the Rutgers community, enabling informed decision-making that drives our academic, health, and research excellence. Committed to
UFA's guiding principles and core values, we offer opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the long-term strategic advancement of our division and the university. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Associate Controller, Cost Analysis, Reporting, & Capital Equipment Management. Reporting to the University Controller, the Associate Controller, Cost Analysis, Reporting, & Capital Equipment Management, a key member of University Finance and Administration and the University Controller's Office, is responsible for providing university-wide leadership and broad strategic oversight of cost analysis and compliance to assist the University's academic leadership, administrative management in the efficient and effective monitoring, management, and control of the financial resources of the university.
'Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Enhances systems and develops best practices to support the education, health care and research missions of the University, while ensuring high standards of compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Leads an office committed to improving processes and to providing outstanding service in an increasingly complex and demanding regulatory environment.
- Provides overall leadership and sets the strategic direction and execution for cost analysis activities.
- Manages the development and preparation of the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) and Fringe Benefit rate proposals to ensure the maximum allowable rate for the University for base years and projection periods.
- Coordinates the preparation, submission, audit, and negotiation of the F&A and Fringe Benefit rate proposals and works with and collaborates with the Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O), Office of Research (OfR), the University Budget Office (UBO) and other University offices.
- Manages the professional analysis staff in support of the F&A and Fringe Benefit rate proposal development and preparation.
- Monitors the effective rate of F&A recoveries and lead process improvement efforts.
- Implements and monitors financial guidelines for existing and proposed Service Centers/Core Facilities to ensure compliance with campus, state and federal regulations.
- Analyzes and approves rate analyses submitted for Recharge, Service Center/Core Facilities, and Specialized Service Facilities (SSF).
- Recommends and implements programs to monitor and evaluate University accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title 2 CFR 200 and Cost Accounting Standards pronouncements. Serves as a resource and works closely with units to ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements.
- Oversees federal audit reviews and, as necessary, revisions to the Cost Accounting Standards DS-2 Disclosure Statement.
- Responds to inquiries from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) & other external sponsoring agencies on F&A and Fringe Benefits rates, financial survey data, and Service Center/Core Facility activities.
- Develops strategic initiatives to increase Federal costing policy awareness within the University and ensures compliance through development of policies and procedures and coordination of training.
- Conducts and supervises high level financial and statistical data analysis to create reports; ensures the maintenance of historical data and develops improvements to internal & external reporting procedures.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
10 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
138852.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
175750.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
212647.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; and ten years of related professional experience in a financial/accounting function in a leadership or managerial role of increasing responsibility.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Requires skills in planning and organizing, integrating information, making decisions, and attaining results; excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
- Participation in or management of both F&A rate and fringe benefit rate proposals.
- Thorough knowledge of Title 2 CFR 200 "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards".
- Knowledge of and familiarity with grants development process and Federal agency policies (i.e., NIH, DHHS, NSF, etc.).
- Experience in managing the work of professional accounting staff.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
CPA and/or MBA or Master's degree in accounting or finance preferred. |
| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0728 |
| Posting Open Date |
04/04/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Apr 04, 2025