Director, Accounting and Budget, Research and Innovation
 University Of Nevada, Reno | |
 United States, Nevada, Reno | |
 Jun 10, 2025 | |
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Director, Accounting and Budget, Research and Innovation R0147390 If you need assistance or have questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Pr of essional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a professional Director, Accounting and Budget with excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to foster collaborative working relationships andfiscal leadership to join the Research and Innovation Division. The Director, Accounting and Budget serves as the senior businessofficer for Research & Innovation (R&I) and is a member ofthe Vice President of Research and Innovation (VPRI) seniorleadership team reporting directly to the VPRI. The Director, inclose collaboration with the VPRI, is responsible for leading andoverseeing R&I's financial planning and monitoring with abudget in excess of $61 million, providing corporate accountingadministration, managing start-up financial packages for incomingresearchers, and championing sustainable growth of research andentrepreneurial functions for the University. This position is tasked with resource allocation and ensuring theimplementation of procedural systems that foster efficiency andfinancial strength of the division. The Director monitors grantexpenditures on awards received in R&I and guides departmentsfor financial management or required changes. Ensures compliancewith restrictions on gifts, endowments, grant funds, federal,state, and NSHE policies and regulations in all budgetaryprocesses. The Director manages the expenditures of the internalgrants. This position is responsible for the financial management of the Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation (NVRIC), which includesbeing the subject matter expert in preparing quarterly consolidatedfinancial statements, understanding fiscal matters related tointellectual property, license agreements and royalties and generalcorporate accounting. The Director assumes the role of internal andexternal liaison, engaging with key partners to enhance andrepresent Research & Innovation goals and provide strategicfiscal leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of related professional workexperience Master's Degree and three (3) years of related professional workexperience. Related Experience: Accounting, financial analysis, corporate fiscal management,training and strategic planning or related professional workexperience. Schedule
Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty - C To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules andselect Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive andcommensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution isgenerously matched by the University. With the faculty retirementplan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch yourretirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A"or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time areeligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless theyare members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefitto faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to sixcredits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty haveunlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must beunmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% oftheir financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouseor domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance ofaddressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dualcareer assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partnersthat provides resources and assists them to identify careeropportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program Department Information Research & Innovation exists as a service organization for the University faculty. We focus on enhancing research enterprises bysupporting collaboration and innovation. We strive to providefaculty with the resources necessary to succeed in their goals ofeducating students, conducting research, and contributing toregional economic development. We are focused on managing thesupport organizations that assist faculty in obtaining and managingfunding, conducting research with integrity and in a safe andhealthy environment, and facilitating connections with industry. Wewant to continue to build a collaborative University setting wherefaculty can form connections and work on interdisciplinary researchthat produces discoveries with wide ranging effects. For moreinformation, please visit Research & Innovation webpage - https://www.unr.edu/research-innovation Contact Information Search Chair - Charlene Hart, crhart@unr.edu Search Coordinator - Asta Ratliff, astar@unr.edu Exempt Full-Time Equivalent Required Attachment (s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/sviewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV sectionof the application. Any additional required attachment/s to thecover letter, references, additional documents sections of theapplication, will not be viewable to you after you submit yourapplication. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the applicationfor the committee to review. To request updates to attachments,prior to the committee review of applications, please contact thecandidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu. Please attach the following documents to yourapplication: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact information for three professional references 4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how youwould contribute toward our mission of creating a culturallyinclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Thissearch will close without notice when a sufficient number ofapplications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selectedfor hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt ofhiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript oftheir highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of thefaculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of therecruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject toE-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver'slicense will be required at the time of employment and as acondition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizationalneeds. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place ofwork and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person'sage (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived byothers (including service-connected disabilities), gender(including pregnancy related conditions), military status ormilitary obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, national origin, race (includinghair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles,afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, orreligion (protected classes). About Us The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public researchuniversity committed to the promise of a future powered byknowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grantuniversity, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduateand graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it isalso recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagementclassification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News &World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity." Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advancedlabs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative workthrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers onits original land-grant mission with outreach across the statethrough the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technologyhub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the highdesert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, thebeautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum.The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoingconstruction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, setto open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside therecent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students andearly career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the Universityfosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access totechnology for students, providing new incoming freshman ortransfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google'sTech Wise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supportsundergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineersby graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the Universityof Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). Nevada was selected froma competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United Statesand its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America'slithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehiclematerials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improvingresearch and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation andworld. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence ineducation and research. The inclusive and engaged community oncampus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and stafffrom different backgrounds bring to the educationalexperience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant missionof access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics,facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life thatpromote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academicachievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University's website. University of Nevada, Reno To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Director--Accounting-and-Budget--Research-and-Innovation_R0147390?worker Sub Type=dddb2e55fbdf014cc806bd19c034ed08&worker Sub Type=dddb2e55fbdf011e7533c019c034ee08&worker Sub Type=dddb2e55fbdf0125f832c319c034ef08 Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission andpresence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a Top Tier Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment ofnearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degreeprograms. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the Universityof Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks,is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco. The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotesexcellence in education and research. We are an inclusive andengaged community and recognize the added value that students,faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to theeducational experience. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed toproviding a place of work and learning free of discrimination onthe basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual orperceived by others (including service-connected disabilities),gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status ormilitary obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information, national origin, race, orreligion. jeid-81075ef47805a742a0ac6b8e0e496805 | |