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SSD Development Economics Center: Staff and Temporary Employees
About the Department
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.
Job Summary
The job works independently to administer pre-award and/or post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals/funding within a department or unit.
The job works independently to administer a portfolio of funding, including finance management and post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals/funding within the Development Innovation Lab and affiliated programs.
The job manages projects in monitoring the operating and budgets within The Social Sciences Division and/or University-wide administrative units. At the instruction of others, performs work that contributes to development of long- and short-term financial goals, business strategies/plans, and financial forecasts/models for major service programs and initiatives. Utilizes knowledge of finance to help coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting for all funds in the operating budget. The job manages the post award activities within the assigned portfolio including reading proposal guidelines, preparing administrative components of award closeout submissions, preparing reporting, performing funding searches, developing and preparing budgets, and monitoring regulatory compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and prepares budgets and monthly forecasts, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses.
- Examines financial reports for consistency, accuracy, and compliance. At the direction of the Director of Finance, research staff and PIs, resolve errors and work collaboratively to prevent repeat occurrences.
- Leads the monthly and annual close process.
- Analyzes financial data, ensures account balances are accurate, reviews of errors and inaccuracies, and provides spending analysis and recommendations.
- Approve all transactions charged to restricted and unrestricted accounts so that expenditures agree with account budgets, including travel.
- Approve and transfer payroll and expenditures, monitor invoicing and payments, and reconcile charges using monthly ledgers and Oracle.
- Oversees gift and endowment accounts, departmental operating accounts and faculty unrestricted research accounts.
- Assists in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with university accounting policies.
- Meets with Research Managers, Research Directors and/or PIs to review account portfolios.
- Support the Research Portfolio manager with budget realignments by understanding sponsor formatting guidelines, preparing supporting documents, collecting proposal elements, and processing budget modification requests as needed.
- Primary manager for the procurement process, allocation of expenditures for authorization, and advises on communications with funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction.
- Provides professional support as a primary account administrator for account owners in an intensive customer service environment.
- Provides specialized support for the research enterprise within a department or unit, including pre- and/or post-award administration for all sponsored activity. Serves as liaison between PIs, University administrative offices, and external agencies.
- Prepares interim sponsored project financial reports and closeout reports and works with University Research Administration to prepare budget summaries as required for sponsored project reports.
- Coordinates and ensures completion of annual, final, and ad hoc financial requirements and keeps the Principal Investigator informed of progress.
- Interacts with University Research Administration, Faculty, Department Pre-Award Staff, Department Human Resources, Pre/Post Award staff in other departments and Financial Services Office personnel.
- Manages all aspects of post-award administration for the assigned portfolio including award budgeting, award management, award reporting, and award closeout.
- Manages the post-award activities for the assigned portfolio including account creation, regulatory compliance monitoring, salary allocations and effort reporting, lab order processing, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, cost transfers, summer salary processing, grant projections, grant closing processes and account closing.
- Act as an expert partner to budget leads in navigating the university and project finances; use excellent communication skills to build trust and thoughtful analysis to solve problems.
- Trains and onboard new research staff on financial policies and procedures.
- Ensures service and communication to PIs, standardized information, best practices development, and that all faculty and research staff are aware of any new grant policies and changes.
- Analyzes industry trends and remains current with agency and regulatory changes. Monitors department/unit compliance with University, Divisional and Department policies and procedures and implements corrective actions for issues identified.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Work experience in accounting or related field.
- Progressively responsible experience in administering sponsored research, pre and post-award.
- Working with enterprise-wide financial and sponsored research systems.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to create verbal and written reports.
- Computer proficiency, including solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite, email, etc.
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel; skilled with spreadsheets and utilizing linked documents, vlookup, pivot tables, and macros.
- Proficiency in University of Chicago systems such as AURA, Oracle, Workday, PECCS, GEMS/Concur, etc.
- Proficiency with various funding agency systems.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures related to sponsored research administration.
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations related to sponsored research funding.
Preferred Competencies
- High-level of interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work with a variety of staff, students, faculty, and senior leadership.
- Lead by example in managing a detail-oriented workload, to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high-volume periods, and to remain poised and professional.
- Make decisions independently that will have downstream positive impacts on the management of sponsored projects.
- Analyze data and formulate conclusions.
- Assign and prioritize duties across available resources.
- Work with minimal supervision and interact with faculty and administrators from different institutions and outside entities to make independent decisions.
- Learn new skills, take on new challenges, and effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of University administrators and faculty members.
- Influence and motivate direct reports.
- Embraced continuous improvement of skills, including communication (oral and written), planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer service.
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of people, internally and externally.
- Self-motivated and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing tasks.
- Exercise sound judgment and absolute discretion regarding confidential matters with professionalism and tact.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3) (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
SSD Development Economics Center: Staff and Temporary Employees
About the Department
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.
Job Summary
The job works independently to administer pre-award and/or post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals/funding within a department or unit.
The job works independently to administer a portfolio of funding, including finance management and post-award activities relating to grant and contract proposals/funding within the Development Innovation Lab and affiliated programs.
The job manages projects in monitoring the operating and budgets within The Social Sciences Division and/or University-wide administrative units. At the instruction of others, performs work that contributes to development of long- and short-term financial goals, business strategies/plans, and financial forecasts/models for major service programs and initiatives. Utilizes knowledge of finance to help coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting for all funds in the operating budget. The job manages the post award activities within the assigned portfolio including reading proposal guidelines, preparing administrative components of award closeout submissions, preparing reporting, performing funding searches, developing and preparing budgets, and monitoring regulatory compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and prepares budgets and monthly forecasts, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses.
- Examines financial reports for consistency, accuracy, and compliance. At the direction of the Director of Finance, research staff and PIs, resolve errors and work collaboratively to prevent repeat occurrences.
- Leads the monthly and annual close process.
- Analyzes financial data, ensures account balances are accurate, reviews of errors and inaccuracies, and provides spending analysis and recommendations.
- Approve all transactions charged to restricted and unrestricted accounts so that expenditures agree with account budgets, including travel.
- Approve and transfer payroll and expenditures, monitor invoicing and payments, and reconcile charges using monthly ledgers and Oracle.
- Oversees gift and endowment accounts, departmental operating accounts and faculty unrestricted research accounts.
- Assists in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with university accounting policies.
- Meets with Research Managers, Research Directors and/or PIs to review account portfolios.
- Support the Research Portfolio manager with budget realignments by understanding sponsor formatting guidelines, preparing supporting documents, collecting proposal elements, and processing budget modification requests as needed.
- Primary manager for the procurement process, allocation of expenditures for authorization, and advises on communications with funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction.
- Provides professional support as a primary account administrator for account owners in an intensive customer service environment.
- Provides specialized support for the research enterprise within a department or unit, including pre- and/or post-award administration for all sponsored activity. Serves as liaison between PIs, University administrative offices, and external agencies.
- Prepares interim sponsored project financial reports and closeout reports and works with University Research Administration to prepare budget summaries as required for sponsored project reports.
- Coordinates and ensures completion of annual, final, and ad hoc financial requirements and keeps the Principal Investigator informed of progress.
- Interacts with University Research Administration, Faculty, Department Pre-Award Staff, Department Human Resources, Pre/Post Award staff in other departments and Financial Services Office personnel.
- Manages all aspects of post-award administration for the assigned portfolio including award budgeting, award management, award reporting, and award closeout.
- Manages the post-award activities for the assigned portfolio including account creation, regulatory compliance monitoring, salary allocations and effort reporting, lab order processing, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, cost transfers, summer salary processing, grant projections, grant closing processes and account closing.
- Act as an expert partner to budget leads in navigating the university and project finances; use excellent communication skills to build trust and thoughtful analysis to solve problems.
- Trains and onboard new research staff on financial policies and procedures.
- Ensures service and communication to PIs, standardized information, best practices development, and that all faculty and research staff are aware of any new grant policies and changes.
- Analyzes industry trends and remains current with agency and regulatory changes. Monitors department/unit compliance with University, Divisional and Department policies and procedures and implements corrective actions for issues identified.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Work experience in accounting or related field.
- Progressively responsible experience in administering sponsored research, pre and post-award.
- Working with enterprise-wide financial and sponsored research systems.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to create verbal and written reports.
- Computer proficiency, including solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite, email, etc.
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel; skilled with spreadsheets and utilizing linked documents, vlookup, pivot tables, and macros.
- Proficiency in University of Chicago systems such as AURA, Oracle, Workday, PECCS, GEMS/Concur, etc.
- Proficiency with various funding agency systems.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures related to sponsored research administration.
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations related to sponsored research funding.
Preferred Competencies
- High-level of interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work with a variety of staff, students, faculty, and senior leadership.
- Lead by example in managing a detail-oriented workload, to organize and prioritize workload during high-pressure, high-volume periods, and to remain poised and professional.
- Make decisions independently that will have downstream positive impacts on the management of sponsored projects.
- Analyze data and formulate conclusions.
- Assign and prioritize duties across available resources.
- Work with minimal supervision and interact with faculty and administrators from different institutions and outside entities to make independent decisions.
- Learn new skills, take on new challenges, and effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of University administrators and faculty members.
- Influence and motivate direct reports.
- Embraced continuous improvement of skills, including communication (oral and written), planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and customer service.
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of people, internally and externally.
- Self-motivated and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing tasks.
- Exercise sound judgment and absolute discretion regarding confidential matters with professionalism and tact.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3) (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Financial Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Finance and Accounting Manager
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive finance experience qualifies you for EB-2. Document each promotion, title change, and expanded scope of responsibility now, before your employer opens the PERM recruitment phase.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Finance and Accounting Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to DOL before advertising the role under PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your occupation and metro area so your offer letter reflects a defensible rate before DOL review.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect you
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment campaign and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. That process typically takes several months before the I-140 is even filed, so plan your work authorization gap accordingly.
Verify your occupation code on O*NET before interviews
Finance and Accounting Manager roles can map to different Standard Occupational Classification codes, which affects your prevailing wage tier and EB-2 versus EB-3 placement. Confirm the SOC code your employer intends to use before the PERM application is drafted.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without starting the green card process over.
Green Card Finance and Accounting Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for Finance and Accounting Managers differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in increments, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. For Finance and Accounting Managers, the PERM pathway requires your employer to run a full DOL-supervised recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing an I-140 with USCIS, steps that have no equivalent in the H-1B process.
Which green card category fits Finance and Accounting Manager roles?
Most Finance and Accounting Managers qualify under EB-2 if they hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree with five years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management. EB-3 covers professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Your employer and immigration counsel will determine which category applies based on the specific job requirements they intend to certify under PERM.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for this role?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting companies that have already filed PERM applications for similar positions significantly narrows your search to employers who understand and accept the cost and timeline involved in permanent sponsorship.
How long does the PERM process take for accounting and finance roles?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage request, a mandatory recruitment period, and DOL adjudication. The full process from wage request to certified PERM can take many months, and that timeline sits before the I-140 and adjustment of status stages. Nationals from India and China should also account for priority-date backlogs that can extend the overall timeline significantly.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 has been approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition, so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting PERM, as long as USCIS is notified properly.