ABOUT STANFORD

Stanford is one of the world’s leading universities, supported by diverse staff who share a passion for the University’s teaching, learning, research, and clinical care mission. At Stanford, you’ll find a pervasive culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. Explore some of the many perks enjoyed by our employees at https://sweeteners.stanford.edu.
Along with many of the University’s core departments, the Office of Research Administration (ORA) is based at Stanford’s Redwood City campus, featuring state-of-the-art buildings, a recreation and fitness center, dining pavilion, and central Bay Area location, five miles away from the historical Stanford campus (see https://redwoodcity.stanford.edu).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information tointernal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Advanced project management skills and ability to lead large multi-functional teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly sitting, grasping lightly, use fine manipulation and performing desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely stand/walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, write by hand, sort and file paperwork or parts, lift, carry push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

CORE DUTIES

• Perform highly analytical, complex finance and control functions; conduct multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations and analysis; prepare, review, or approve complex transactions and high dollar value transactions.
• Research and synthesize data for space and building depreciations; develop complex financial reporting, analyses, and forecasting scenarios. Perform root-cause analysis and synthesis, draw conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Prioritize, identify, and resolve strategic and department issues; recognize exceptions, recommend and develop resolutions and implement solutions.
• Design and implement an effective process of internal controls for area of responsibility utilizing strategic analysis of interrelationships of financial processes, policies, and procedures; manage compliance program for space and building depreciation, interpret internal policy and external regulations.
• Analyze problems in systems, such as the Comprehensive Rate Information System, and identify risks, solutions, and strategies; act as business owner of projects.
• Represent organization to client groups and leaders: serve as subject matter expert in space analysis.
• Assess client and business needs as well as formulate recommendations to determine approach to managing and completing processes.
• May coach, train, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.
• Manage internal and external audits related to responsibilities.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY PROVIDES PAY RANGES REPRESENTING ITS GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE OF WHAT THE UNIVERSITY REASONABLY EXPECTS TO PAY FOR A POSITION. THE PAY OFFERED TO A SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION, THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE, DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AVAILABILITY, INTERNAL EQUITY, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, AND EXTERNAL MARKET PAY FOR COMPARABLE JOBS.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law