Rochester

Rochester

Sr Research Finance Admin

Saunders Research Building, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$77k-$116kDetected 28 days ago
Financial ModelingAccountingForecastingAuditingLogisticsProcurementHRHRISClinical TrialsFDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

  • Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
  • Serves as the principal Finance Director for the Division of Supportive Care in Cancer, the largest research entity within the Department of Surgery, and one of the largest research entities at URMC.
  • The position operates with a high level of autonomy and authority and requires expert leadership in navigating complex institutional environments.

Responsibilities

  • This role provides senior-level strategic financial leadership and comprehensive oversight of the Division's financial operations, resource management, and long-range financial strategy in support of highly complex and nationally recognized research and operational programs.
  • The Director collaborates extensively across multiple University of Rochester divisions, departments, centers, and institutes, as well as external partners including NIH, industry sponsors, and other entities.
  • The Division currently includes 83 employees, including 17 faculty and more than 60 staff, requiring sophisticated financial and operational leadership to support complex research programs, workforce planning, and sustained institutional growth.
  • The Director ensures the financial infrastructure, staffing models, and operational resources are aligned to support divisional expansion and evolving research priorities.
  • As a key advisor to the Division Director and senior faculty, the position helps develop and implement long-range financial strategies that support divisional growth, including preparation for major initiatives such as large P01-level program project grants, renewal of the U-level NCORP grant, and financial planning associated with faculty recruitment and expansion of research programs.
  • The position establishes and maintains financial controls and operational practices that ensure compliance with University and sponsor requirements while supporting efficient financial operations.
  • In addition, the role maintains expert-level knowledge of University policies and procedures related to financial management, human resources, and sponsored research administration.
  • Leads financial strategic planning for the Division, advising the Division Director and senior faculty on major program initiatives, including large program project grants and infrastructure grant renewals (e.g., NCORP ~$6M).
  • Supportive Care in Cancer supports the University's largest external NIH research award, the URCC NCORP Research Base among several other major NIH, foundation, and industry awards.
  • include forecasting future strategic resource needs to support the timely execution of current and anticipated projects, as well as providing strategic oversight of sponsored awards and Division operating accounts across both pre- and post-award functions.

Nice to have

  • MBA and/or CPA equivalent course work, or specialized experience in an appropriate field related to the assignment is preferred.
  • Expert with working knowledge of University and Sponsored processes
  • Specialized experience in a field related to the assignment preferred

Compensation

  • $77,216.00 - $115,824.00
  • The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
  • Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
  • This role provides financial leadership and oversight for a highly complex portfolio of sponsored research and operational budgets totaling at least $15M in annual fiscal activity, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional and sponsor resources.
  • Supportive Care in Cancer supports the University's largest external NIH research award, the URCC NCORP Research Base among several other major NIH, foundation, and industry awards.
  • Responsibilities include forecasting future strategic resource needs to support the timely execution of current and anticipated projects, as well as providing strategic oversight of sponsored awards and Division operating accounts across both pre- and post-award functions.

Benefits

  • equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Interprets and implements University and sponsor policies, providing guidance to faculty, residents, and staff to ensure compliance.
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