Primary Responsibilities are working administratively with New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJACTS) program.

The Grants Manager serves as a key member of the department's executive team with primary oversight for grant and research related financial activity in the department. Duties include grant proposal preparations for federal and private sponsors, management of grant award finances, and monitoring of other research related departmental accounts. The Grants Manager is the senior financial manager working with the Department Manager and Department Chair and serves as a resource for faculty, students, and staff on policy and procedural questions related to grants management, finances, and financial controls. The Grants Manager works with the Department Manager to successfully implement process, workflow, and policy and procedure enhancements at the department level. Direct supervisory responsibilities include a grant assistant and shared supervision of administrative assistants.

Supervisory role over accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting personnel. Oversee the completion of all monthly financial reports. Prepare detailed monthly cash flow and cash projection reports. Manage the cash collection process. Prepare data reports, coordinate, and enter information for the annual Uniform Data System (UDS) report (annual report of financial and clinical activity). Prepare application packages, financial reports, and program reports per the instructions provided by the organizations that provide grant funding. Prepare detailed monthly financial reports on all grants for management and project managers, using a combination of the Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting system, BusinessObjects on the EHS Practice Management System, CheckPoint HR System, Word, Access, and Excel.

Prepare all financial reports required by sponsoring organizations. Oversee the processing of expense documents per the requirements of the sponsor and The College of New Jersey’s policies and procedures, including monitoring release time, cost sharing, and all other expenditures related to grants. Create and enter budgets into the PeopleSoft accounting system that reflect the requirements of the sponsoring organization. Review budgets in the proposal process to verify financial data meets the requirements of the sponsoring organization and The College of New Jersey. Prepare and conduct informational meetings for principal investigators and others involved with a new grant. Train personnel on proper grant administration. Prepare budget modification requests that are sent to sponsors to reflect changes in goals and spending plans. Developed an Access database that is used to track and report on all post-award activity.

Recruited by Partnership 2000 to coordinate academic department requirements for the new student systems implementation project. Developed communication plan to keep academic departments aware of project milestones and deliverables. Performed analysis of academic requirements in support of the new PeopleSoft degree audit program. Participated in business process review meetings to identify and design new student “self-service” capabilities. Successfully completed PeopleSoft training courses in student administration, student records, academic advisement, and query.

Prepared departmental budgets. Processed income and expense documents. Prepared financial reports for various projects/exhibitions. Prepared and monitored annual budget. Ensured all personnel are aware of income and expense items which hit accounts in their control. Worked with various departments within the university to ensure all accounting, grant, and personnel activities are processed correctly. Oversaw proper handling of credit cards, petty cash, cash donations, and cash from sales shop. Handled various non-routine administrative and financial matters. Personnel/Payroll reporting (using labor accounting system). Prepared financial portion of grant applications. Experience with Princeton University computer software, including Microsoft desktop applications (Excel, Access, Word, Publisher), IDMS (reporting and purchasing), Labor Accounting, and PeopleSoft Financial System.

Monitored expenses charged to Renal Division and prepare expense adjustments as necessary. Managed the activities of the Office of the Treasurer, ISN (The ISN is an international society with approximately 9,000 members and numerous educational programs. The Treasurer is the Director of Emory University’s Renal Division.) Responsibilities included: Financial management/bookkeeping (QuickBooks Plus), Member database management (FileMaker Pro), Supervise member database management personnel, Organizing/hiring auditors and a variety of other vendors.

Directed the preparation of the annual budget of up to $400 million. Prepared detailed monthly budget variance reports. Oversaw the processing of income and expense transactions. Coordinated the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) program. Taught the introductory TQM course for all employees (approximately 450). Supervised Budget and Reporting personnel. Managed portfolios of assets designated for liquidation, including: securities, commercial loans, owned real estate, various collateral backing commercial loans, and other assets.