Hybrid Director, Research Finance & Operations

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off: 9 holidays + 3 personal

Tuition remission - eligible employees

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University in Philadelphia seeks a Director, Research Finance & Operations to lead financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine's research portfolio. You will develop dashboards, financial models, and standardized processes to support executive decision-making and compliance across sponsored programs.

The role collaborates with OVPR, Finance, and research administration teams to drive data-driven decisions, risk management, and strategic program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of directly related experience.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and data handling.
• Experience with Banner, Oncore or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, validation, and analysis of research financial data.
• Develop dashboards and reports for executive leadership.
• Monitor trends, identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms and university policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and closeout activities for grants.
• Create templates and processes for financial stewardship.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Research administration systems

Budgeting & forecasting

Data analysis & reporting

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Banner

Oncore

Effort Reporting systems

Finance systems integration

Job description

Temple University in Philadelphia seeks a Director, Research Finance & Operations to lead financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine's research portfolio. You will develop dashboards, financial models, and standardized processes to support executive decision-making and compliance across sponsored programs.

The role collaborates with OVPR, Finance, and research administration teams to drive data-driven decisions, risk management, and strategic program