Indirect Cost Analyst (Hybrid) - Controller's Office

Position Summary

The Indirect Cost Analyst oversees the financial monitoring, compliance, and reporting for the University’s recharge centers. This role ensures adherence to Uniform Guidance (UG) and university policies through robust financial analysis, key control documentation, and the development of administrator training programs. The position balances central area oversight with a strong customer-service focus.

• Serving as the university-wide Subject Matter Expert over recharge centers and specialized service facilities (SSF), this role executes ongoing monitoring procedures to ensure strict compliance with Uniform Guidance (UG) and university policies. The accountant applies an inquisitive analytical mindset to critically evaluate departmentally submitted data, including mid-year/year-end financial statements and charge rate structures. This position coordinates directly with auditors for the annual Uniform Guidance audit and partners with departments to evaluate and establish new centers.
• This position designs and delivers comprehensive training programs for department administrators regarding recharge center and SSF policies. The accountant will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing new training frameworks and educational materials, with the future goal of establishing online learning options. Additionally, this role modernizes communication by building out departmental website materials, translating complex regulations into accessible campus resources, user-friendly guides, and comprehensive FAQs.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative working relationships with departmental administrators, managers, directors, and faculty, etc. across the university. Balancing rigorous oversight with a dedicated customer-service approach, the accountant acts as an accessible advisor who provides clear fiscal guidance, resolves complex rate-setting queries, and helps departments constructively navigate compliance requirements.
• Develop, document, and maintain the Cost Analysis department's key internal controls, monitoring compliance throughout the year. The position continuously identifies opportunities to streamline rate-review workflows and improve internal monitoring procedures.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and executing special projects as requested by leadership.

• Normal Office Environment
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Office Equipment

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Accounting (3 Years), External Reporting (2 Years)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• CPA or MBA
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, federal Uniform Guidance, and internal controls.
• Prior experience in a university or non-profit environment

This position is a hybrid position that primarily works from home. Must have a dedicated workspace and must be able to work on campus (St. Louis) as needed. Standard work hours are 37.5 per work week with extra hours as needed.

G12

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university…