Mid Level Senior Director Of Finance Jobs
Mid level senior director of finance jobs go to professionals ready to own financial planning cycles end to end, mentor analysts, and shape strategic decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Staffing & Recruiting, Hospitality & Tourism, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a strong mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles, and employers like Jobot, Highgate, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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Top cityBuffalo, NY
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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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Director of Finance
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Highgate
Director of Finance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Director of Finance Operations
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Ascension
Director of Finance Operations
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Director of Finance and Reimbursement Compliance
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Director of Finance and Reimbursement Compliance
Lexington, Kentucky
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Assistant Director of Grants Finance and Compliance
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Temple University Health System
Assistant Director of Grants Finance and Compliance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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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
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
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 Senior Director Of Finance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level senior director of finance job?
Position yourself by leading with ownership: highlight financial models you built, budgets you managed, and decisions you drove rather than supported. Employers at this level want candidates who can run a process, not just contribute to one. Tailor your resume to show scope, cross-functional collaboration, and results you can attribute directly to your work.
Which companies hire mid level senior director of finances?
Companies hiring mid level senior director of finances right now include Jobot, Highgate, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large corporations with structured finance teams and growth-stage companies looking for senior financial leadership without a full C-suite build-out.
Are there remote mid level senior director of finance jobs?
Yes, though on-site expectations are more common at senior leadership levels than in purely individual-contributor finance roles. About 50% of mid level senior director of finance openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer flexibility for candidates who can demonstrate independent execution and strong stakeholder communication.
How do I move up to a mid level senior director of finance role?
The path runs through demonstrable ownership: taking full accountability for a financial planning cycle, leading a team through a close or audit, and building a record of decisions that connected finance to business outcomes. Depth in a specialization such as FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting operations, combined with consistent cross-functional exposure, is what distinguishes candidates ready for this level.
Which industries hire the most mid level senior director of finances?
Mid Level senior director of finance roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Hospitality & Tourism, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they combine the organizational complexity that demands dedicated senior financial leadership with the growth trajectories that create ongoing headcount needs.