Director, Research Finance Operations
University Of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location: Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14603
Department: Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit: Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote/Telecommuting: No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary The Director of Research Finance Operations & Analysis provides strategic and operational oversight of financial activities supporting research infrastructure, including the Clinical Research Center (CRC), Core Facilities, and Comparative Medicine. The Director ensures financial sustainability, compliance with federal and institutional regulations, and the delivery of high‑quality financial analytics to support informed decision‑making across the research enterprise.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational oversight of financial activities for research infrastructure.
Ensure financial sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Deliver high‑quality financial analytics to support decision‑making across the research enterprise.
Manage financial planning, rate development, revenue forecasting, and performance analytics.
Oversee finance managers to implement best practices in cost recovery, rate setting, and financial operations.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field.
Experience:
5 years progressive financial leadership experience in academic research or healthcare.
Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, presentation), knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards, ability to work with a diverse group, strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
Experience:
Demonstrated expertise in service center rate development and financial modeling.
Licenses:
CMA, FRA.
Computer Applications:
SAP, Microsoft Outlook.
KSA:
Strong organizational and communication skills; financial and grant management highly desirable; understanding of pre‑award budget preparation, IRB/IACUC protocols, post‑award administration; knowledge of federal/state/local regulations (A‑21, A‑133); ability to act as liaison with sponsors, subcontractors, collaborators.
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
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Location: Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14603
Department: Clinical Research Center 50000598
Business Unit: Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote/Telecommuting: No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary The Director of Research Finance Operations & Analysis provides strategic and operational oversight of financial activities supporting research infrastructure, including the Clinical Research Center (CRC), Core Facilities, and Comparative Medicine. The Director ensures financial sustainability, compliance with federal and institutional regulations, and the delivery of high‑quality financial analytics to support informed decision‑making across the research enterprise.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational oversight of financial activities for research infrastructure.
Ensure financial sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Deliver high‑quality financial analytics to support decision‑making across the research enterprise.
Manage financial planning, rate development, revenue forecasting, and performance analytics.
Oversee finance managers to implement best practices in cost recovery, rate setting, and financial operations.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field.
Experience:
5 years progressive financial leadership experience in academic research or healthcare.
Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, presentation), knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards, ability to work with a diverse group, strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
Experience:
Demonstrated expertise in service center rate development and financial modeling.
Licenses:
CMA, FRA.
Computer Applications:
SAP, Microsoft Outlook.
KSA:
Strong organizational and communication skills; financial and grant management highly desirable; understanding of pre‑award budget preparation, IRB/IACUC protocols, post‑award administration; knowledge of federal/state/local regulations (A‑21, A‑133); ability to act as liaison with sponsors, subcontractors, collaborators.
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
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