Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA): Mgr, Accounting in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Mgr,AccountingRequisition ID req37945
Working Title Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA): Mgr, Accounting
Position Grade 15
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, state and federal audit requirements, and generally accepted accounting practices. Financial Services maintains the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services is the Contract & Grant Accounting (CGA) department which has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Accounting.

Contract and Grant Accounting provides the University of New Mexicos research community with professional expertise and quality customer service in the management of external funding. CGA strives to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with UNM policy, state law, federal regulations and agency terms and conditions of funding. CGA constantly searches for process improvements and efficiencies to improve work experience. CGA also encourages teamwork in meeting its department mission as well as supporting professional development.

Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
CGA is on the lookout for a collaborative and enthusiastic individual eager to dive into the exciting world of supporting UNMs research and sponsored projects. If you thrive in a team environment, love learning new skills, and are ready to contribute to meaningful initiatives, we invite you to apply.

What Were Seeking!
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong accounting background and sponsored projects experience. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in subrecipient monitoring, agency and governmental regulations, and final closing of sponsored projects. This individual will balance multiple priorities, complete projects on time, and maintain a keen eye for detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, outstanding organizational abilities, and strong leadership abilities are essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to :

• Manage the day-to-day activities including ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations on restricted awards.
• Supervise and manage personnel including work allocation, training, professional development, enforcement of internal processes and controls, and handling performance evaluations.
• Oversee subrecipient monitoring including risk assessments and desk reviews.
• Oversee the final closeout of restricted awards on a timely basis.
• Participate in external and internal audits.
• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and processes involving restricted award monitoring.
• Advise, consult, and meet as necessary with UNM departments, PIs, and with other UNM Core offices regarding compliance, internal controls, audit requests, special projects, and processes.

UNM is one of the top employers in New Mexico and offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, discounts for sporting and other events, retirement plans, as well as generous leave allowances including paid parental leave.

This position may qualify for a hybrid schedule based on performance post probation/trial period. While on probation or during trial period, the expectation is to be in the office and on-site Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. On-Call in office presence may be required from supervisor and/or for meeting purposes.

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's education, experience and qualifications.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences should be supported in application/resume.

• Masters degree in Accounting or CPA/CMA Certification
• Experience with research administration, FARS, and Uniform Guidance
• Experience working with UNM financial programs such as MyReports and Banner
• Effective time management skills to prioritize multiple ongoing work tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience communicating effectively at different levels of organization, both verbally in-person and/or virtually as well as in writing
• Effective research and analytical skills to investigate discrepancies or questions
• Proficient in MS Excel to analyze/interpret financial data and prepare reports
• Knowledge and understanding of University, Federal, State, and Agency policies and terms & conditions

Additional Requirements
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Contract Grant Accounting Main (112A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $5,903.73 to $8,450.00 DOE
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 9/25/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position may qualify for a hybrid schedule based on performance post probation/trial period. While on trial period or probation, the expectation is to be in the office and on-site Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. On-Call in office presence may be required for supervisory or meeting purposes.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.Applicants must provide a cover letter communicating their interest in the position and how the preferred qualifications are met, provide names, and contact information for at least 3 supervisory references, on the application form, indicate whether it is okay to contact current and prior supervisors. The resume should include a complete work history, replete with beginning and ending dates of employment (Month and Year) including hours worked each week.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.