Director of Finance and Research Administration
Core
Lead all departmental financial operations and sponsored research administration, ensuring compliance and strategic resource allocation for a medical school department.
Role type
Director of Finance and Research Administration
Builds
Departmental financial health, compliant sponsored research portfolios, and strategic resource allocation plans.
Domain
Higher Education / Healthcare Administration
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial management, budgeting, sponsored research compliance, team leadership, strategic forecasting, audit coordination, policy development
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, advanced Excel, experience with NIH/AHRQ/NBER regulations, scenario planning
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel
Responsibilities
Review and approve sponsored proposals for budget accuracy and compliance; oversee post-award reporting and compliance; develop annual operating budgets and monitor variances; lead a team of 4-6 financial staff; coordinate internal and external audits; manage year-end close processes and payroll; serve as liaison to University finance and research offices.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership