The Office Sponsored Programs Accounting (SPA) works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs staff under the Division of Research and Innovation to ensure financial compliance and proper accounting of externally sponsored funds, including financial reporting, award closeouts, cash management of sponsored and non-sponsored projects, audits and desk reviews, accounting period close, reconciling and validating financial information. This position collaborates with the AVP for Research and the Director of Accounting and Fiscal Compliance to build a Division-Wide audit capability related to identifying weaknesses in regulatory compliance related to sponsored Research.  This position leverages knowledge of auditing practices and