Indirect Cost Analyst - Controller's Office

Indirect Cost Analyst

The Indirect Cost Analyst oversees the financial monitoring, compliance, and reporting for the University's recharge centers. This role ensures adherence to Uniform Guidance and institutional 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.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serving as the university-wide Subject Matter Expert over recharge centers and specialized service facilities (SSF), execute ongoing monitoring procedures to ensure strict compliance with Uniform Guidance (UG) and university policies. Apply an inquisitive analytical mindset to critically evaluate departmentally submitted data, including mid-year/year-end financial statements and charge rate structures.
• Coordinate directly with auditors for the annual Uniform Guidance audit and partner with departments to evaluate and establish new centers. Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for department administrators regarding recharge center and SSF policies. Conceptualize and develop new training frameworks and educational materials, with the future goal of establishing online learning options. Additionally, modernize 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, act as an accessible advisor providing clear fiscal guidance, resolving complex rate-setting queries, and help 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

• Bachelor's degree
• Accounting (2 Years)
• Analytical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Excel Analytics, Oral Communications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent experience in a general accounting or financial reporting position.

• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, federal Uniform Guidance, and internal controls.
• Prior experience in a university or non-profit environment.
• University Facilities and Administrative Cost Analysis.
• Financial Statement Analysis, Valuation, and Financial Modeling.

G12

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

• 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 contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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