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LSU - Pennington Biomedical, United States of America

Director of Fiscal Operations.

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About Us: At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Director of Fiscal Operations Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUPBRC ExD - Operations (Elizabeth S. Stanley (00311945)) Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Director of Fiscal Operations in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Director of Fiscal Operations serves as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and supports Pennington Biomedical's overall financial management. The Director provides leadership and supervision to fiscal operations staff and oversees post-award financial administration, financial transactions, budget management, financial reporting, and financial projections. Major Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate all fiscal year-end activities. Develop and maintain fiscal policies and standard operating procedures for the department and the Center; review and approve financial transactions in the role of Central Company Accountant. Ensure compliance with applicable governmental accounting regulations and financial reporting requirements. Coordinate financial and compliance audits and serve as the primary liaison for audit activities. Develop appropriate accounting procedures for new economic ventures and public-private partnerships. Provide oversight of procurement, internal financial reporting and projections, travel, wage and time submission processes, and post-award financial administration for sponsored agreements. Manage ERP system security access for Center employees. Provide leadership, supervision, and performance oversight for a team of nine employees. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in fiscal operations, accounting, financial management, or a related area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage professional staff. Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of research scientists, administrators, and staff. Ability to communicate with credibility, professionalism, and influence. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively to changing organizational needs. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Accounting or related field. Ten (10) or more years of experience in fiscal operations, accounting, financial management, or a related area. Experience in a higher education, academic research, or research administration environment. Working knowledge of federal uniform guidance requirements, including administrative requirements, cost principles, audit requirements for federal awards, and federal post-award administration. Experience preparing and reviewing financial reports. Working knowledge of State of Louisiana budgeting and financial reporting processes. Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we do not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made. A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application. Posting Date: November 9, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): March 9, 2027 Additional Position Information: Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit PBRC. Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to [email protected]. Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [email protected]. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
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