Director of Grants and Contracts Accounting

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a knowledgeable and proven leader to serve as their next Director of Grants and Contracts Accounting (Director). Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Grants & Contracts Accounting (GCA) will lead a professional staff in the post-award management of MUSC’s robust sponsored research portfolio valued in excess of $360 million dollars. The Director will also serve as a trusted collaborator for the MUSC community and use a proactive approach to developing and implementing processes and systems, diversifying resources, and building effective structures. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will bring a depth of knowledge and tested experience in managing research finance, as well as the capacity to lead and develop staff members while proactively seeking opportunities to increase staffing and resources. 

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is South Carolina’s only comprehensive Academic Health Sciences system in the State of South Carolina. The University’s purpose is to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and across the nation. MUSC provides an interprofessional environment for learning, discovery, and healing through (1) education of health care professionals and biomedical scientists, (2) research in the health sciences, and (3) provision of comprehensive health care. The Director of GCA would join a community of leaders, researchers, and professionals dedicated to improving and innovating the future of healthcare.

Please direct all inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications in strict confidence below.

Rebecca Kennedy is leading this search with Alexis Ditaway and Kira Hamilton.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.