Assistant Director, Cost Analysis - Finance Division, Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University’s Finance Division is currently searching for an Assistant Director of
Cost Analysis and Audit. Join our team and you will play a key role by leading the Cost Analysis
department and providing expert advice to campus regarding compliance with federal
regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and
challenging work environment!

The Assistant Director, Cost Analysis and Audit, will be responsible for providing strong
guidance, direction and management support to Cost Analysis team members. The individual
will also be responsible for staying current on changes in Federal, State and other applicable
regulations and institutional policies and procedures impacting the activities of the Cost Analysis
department. Specific areas of responsibility will include F&A rates, sponsored project audits,
fringe benefit rates, and recharge centers.

Core responsibilities will include:

 Manage and perform final review of the various F&A and fringe benefit rates prior to submission
to the federal government;
 Lead the federal rate negotiations with the Office of Naval Research and Defense Contract
Audit Agency
 Serve as a liaison with the CMU facilities team with respect to space surveys for the purposes of
calculating F&A rates.
 Oversight of the various audits, developing management responses and corrective action plans,
and inform senior management and research departments of results, as necessary.
 Manage university recharge service center rate review and approval process.
 Manage university fringe benefit rate calculation.
 Participate in regular policy reviews and updates for sponsored projects and other institutional
policies affecting sponsored projects and/or F&A expenses.
 Lead a team of professional accountants, including management of staff professional
development and performance reviews of the senior level team members.
 
Other position responsibilities include:

 Provide support to the Senior Director for Sponsored Projects and Cost Analysis in all aspects
of department operations.   
 Engage with the Senior Director on special analyses and communications, which will require the
ability to communicate with all levels of the university community.
 Help the Senior Director ensure accurate cost accounting practices within the organization and
compliance with the Uniform Guidance across the university, requiring the ability to understand
and interpret regulations and its impact on university policy and procedure.
 Engage within finance to support audits of the university, especially those related to federal
sponsored awards and compliance with the Uniform Guidance.
 Develop and/or review policies and guidelines to support compliance as well as provide the
university with clear and concise direction.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Finance Division.  Inclusion,
collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in
search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal
and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our
values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications: 

 Bachelor’s degree in related field.
 Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation preferred.
 10+ years of experience in cost analysis and accounting required. 
 Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in a university setting.

Requirements:
 Successful Background Check

Are you interested in this opportunity? Please apply!