Director, Academic Finance & Research Strategy

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 179,000 - 228,000; Full time

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Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a strategic Finance Leader to oversee funds flow and research budgets across TM and TMC. You will align academic, research, and clinical priorities with regulatory requirements and develop robust financial models.

Collaborating with Tufts University School of Medicine and partner institutions, you will optimize Medicare cost reporting and manage endowed and sponsored programs while driving long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ten or more years of progressive financial management in academic healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and integrate research and education budgets across TM and TMC.
• Support budget development for Dean/CAO office budgets incl. UME and GME.
• Lead funds flow strategy and model development for NIH/FA funding scenarios.
• Direct funds flow between TM/TMC and TUSM to support research/education.
• Ensure compliance with federal guidelines and maximize education reimbursements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Academic finance

Regulatory funding rules

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Biz Admin

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA/CMA/CFA (preferred)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a strategic Finance Leader to oversee funds flow and research budgets across TM and TMC. You will align academic, research, and clinical priorities with regulatory requirements and develop robust financial models.

Collaborating with Tufts University School of Medicine and partner institutions, you will optimize Medicare cost reporting and manage endowed and sponsored programs while driving long-term sustainability.