Mid Level Finance Associate Jobs
Mid level finance associate jobs go to professionals ready to own analytical projects, guide junior staff, and deliver recommendations with minimal supervision. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Law & Legal Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Mixpanel, JPMorganChase, and KKR hiring at this level now.
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Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration
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University at Buffalo - SUNY
Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration
Buffalo, New York
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Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration
University at Buffalo - SUNY·Buffalo, New York
Job functions:
$76k - $90k/yr
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree
Full Time
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of the Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI), the Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration is a key player within the Department of Family Medicine, Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI). The Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration will work collaboratively with the Chair of Family Medicine, the Director of PCRI, the Associate Director of Research Development, and the Department Administrator in a variety of complex strategic, fiscal, budgetary, and research administrative activities and processes including: development of the PCRI operational budget, monitoring overall PCRI research performance and capacity, managing and tracking of resource and research commitments, and assisting faculty members and researchers in the full life cycle of sponsored activity from pre- to post-award administration to consistently provide timely, high-quality, and compliant sponsored research administrative services.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
DEVELOPMENT
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
DEVELOPMENT
- Monitor and advise departmental and PCRI leadership on research capacity, staffing, resource integrity, and IFR revenue generation, providing expert advice to accommodate changes in the research and funding landscape.
- Manage and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, award terms and conditions, and the PCRI operational budget, and recommend corrective actions when variances occur.
- Serve and support faculty as the primary liaison with Sponsored Project Services.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Research Development and Principal Investigators (PIs) to identify funding opportunities, monitor sponsor announcements and forecasts, prepare proposals and budgets, respond to financial inquiries, and ensure compliance with sponsor and University requirements for proposal submission.
- Support PIs to provide guidance on budget development, grant submissions, and fiscal management of their awards.
- Review and maintain compliance with federal, state, local, sponsor, and University policies, procedures, and submission requirements.
- Develop the PCRI Annual Operational Budget for approval and assist in developing and presenting the Family Medicine annual budget to the Dean of Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
OPERATIONS
- Assistance with planning, organizing, and supporting staff work.
- Assistance with modifying and maintaining comprehensive files and record-keeping systems, both computerized and non-computerized.
- Assistance with internal auditing, sponsor site auditing, financial transactions (payroll, travel, purchasing, etc.), and ensuring compliance.
PROJECT-BASED FUNCTIONS
- Support project reporting, budget projections, and other ad hoc analyses for departmental leadership.
- Assist faculty with sponsor and University reporting requirements, including annual progress reports (e.g., NIH RPPRs) and Other Support documentation.
- Provide post-award grant management support, including financial monitoring, reconciliation, compliance, effort reporting, and related financial transactions.
- Ensure timely completion of project deliverables in accordance with sponsor deadlines and University policies.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the function managed and 5 plus years of pre- and post-award experience in a university or hospital environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and timely decision-making in a collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in the use of, and training for, electronic proposal submission systems.
- Advanced computer proficiency, including expertise with Excel and other spreadsheet applications, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business management, accounting, or a related field.
- Experience with research administration, financial management, and oversight of multiple research portfolios.
- Experience with University at Buffalo business systems, including SIRI, ShopBlue, RF Report Center, and Concur.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex financial and administrative systems in a research environment.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
$76,000 - $90,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus
Downtown Campus
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Is a background check required for this posting?
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University at Buffalo - SUNY
Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration
Buffalo, New York
Added 4d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
$76k - $90k/yr
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree
Full Time
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of the Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI), the Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration is a key player within the Department of Family Medicine, Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI). The Associate Director of Finance & Research Administration will work collaboratively with the Chair of Family Medicine, the Director of PCRI, the Associate Director of Research Development, and the Department Administrator in a variety of complex strategic, fiscal, budgetary, and research administrative activities and processes including: development of the PCRI operational budget, monitoring overall PCRI research performance and capacity, managing and tracking of resource and research commitments, and assisting faculty members and researchers in the full life cycle of sponsored activity from pre- to post-award administration to consistently provide timely, high-quality, and compliant sponsored research administrative services.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
DEVELOPMENT
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
DEVELOPMENT
- Monitor and advise departmental and PCRI leadership on research capacity, staffing, resource integrity, and IFR revenue generation, providing expert advice to accommodate changes in the research and funding landscape.
- Manage and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, award terms and conditions, and the PCRI operational budget, and recommend corrective actions when variances occur.
- Serve and support faculty as the primary liaison with Sponsored Project Services.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Research Development and Principal Investigators (PIs) to identify funding opportunities, monitor sponsor announcements and forecasts, prepare proposals and budgets, respond to financial inquiries, and ensure compliance with sponsor and University requirements for proposal submission.
- Support PIs to provide guidance on budget development, grant submissions, and fiscal management of their awards.
- Review and maintain compliance with federal, state, local, sponsor, and University policies, procedures, and submission requirements.
- Develop the PCRI Annual Operational Budget for approval and assist in developing and presenting the Family Medicine annual budget to the Dean of Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
OPERATIONS
- Assistance with planning, organizing, and supporting staff work.
- Assistance with modifying and maintaining comprehensive files and record-keeping systems, both computerized and non-computerized.
- Assistance with internal auditing, sponsor site auditing, financial transactions (payroll, travel, purchasing, etc.), and ensuring compliance.
PROJECT-BASED FUNCTIONS
- Support project reporting, budget projections, and other ad hoc analyses for departmental leadership.
- Assist faculty with sponsor and University reporting requirements, including annual progress reports (e.g., NIH RPPRs) and Other Support documentation.
- Provide post-award grant management support, including financial monitoring, reconciliation, compliance, effort reporting, and related financial transactions.
- Ensure timely completion of project deliverables in accordance with sponsor deadlines and University policies.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the function managed and 5 plus years of pre- and post-award experience in a university or hospital environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and timely decision-making in a collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in the use of, and training for, electronic proposal submission systems.
- Advanced computer proficiency, including expertise with Excel and other spreadsheet applications, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business management, accounting, or a related field.
- Experience with research administration, financial management, and oversight of multiple research portfolios.
- Experience with University at Buffalo business systems, including SIRI, ShopBlue, RF Report Center, and Concur.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex financial and administrative systems in a research environment.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
$76,000 - $90,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus
Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
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Mid Level Finance Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level finance associate job?
Position yourself around ownership and outcomes. Highlight work where you led an analysis end to end, improved a process, or influenced a business decision, rather than simply supporting someone else's work. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just tasks. Applications that demonstrate you can operate independently and communicate findings to stakeholders consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level finance associates?
Companies hiring mid level finance associates right now include Mixpanel, JPMorganChase, and KKR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of large corporations, regional banks, insurance carriers, and growth-stage companies that need experienced finance professionals who can work with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level finance associate jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and function. About 43% of mid level finance associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at larger firms that value some in-office collaboration for cross-functional projects. Fully remote roles tend to appear more often in financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions.
How do I move up to a mid level finance associate role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built over time through deepening technical skills, taking ownership of progressively complex work, and demonstrating measurable impact. Developing proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, or reporting, then volunteering to lead projects rather than support them, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities. Building a record of delivering accurate, actionable analysis consistently accelerates that progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level finance associates?
Mid Level finance associate roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they require ongoing financial analysis, planning, and reporting at a scope that calls for experienced professionals who can work across departments without close supervision.