Research Financial Operations Advisor – Center for Clinical Research Management

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Financial Operations Advisor overseeing grants and contracts for the College of Medicine. Collaborating with investigators and funding agencies to ensure compliance and effective budget management.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations management, including pre- and post-award grant and contract administration, budget development, and compliance oversight. Proficient in contract management and fiscal management with a strong focus on strategic collaboration with funding agencies.

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Financial ManagementContract ManagementBudget DevelopmentCompliance OversightGrant Administration

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Hard Skills

Budget ImplementationExpenditure ReviewFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisFinancial Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Strategic CollaborationProblem SolvingAdvisory Skills

Industry Keywords

Fixed-Price GrantsPost-Award ManagementOSU Office of Sponsored ProgramsResearch FundingAdministrative Components of Grants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Financial Operations Advisor that leads and advises the full lifecycle of pre- and post-award fixed-price grants and contracts for the College of Medicine.
Provides expert-level guidance with minimal supervision.
Serves as key strategic resource for investigators, research staff and CCRM staff.
Collaborates with funding agencies to develop, negotiate, and administer complex research budgets.
Directs post-award financial management activities, including budget implementation, expenditure review and approval, and financial reporting.
Proactively identifies and resolves budget variances, funding overruns, and compliance issues while ensuring adherence to sponsor guidelines.
Oversees project closeout processes, including financial reconciliation and transfer of residual/overrun balances to investigator departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
6 years of relevant experience required.
8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
Considerable contract management experience required.
Experience in a fiscal management capacity desired.
Experience in writing administrative components of grants preferred.
Experience investigating for research funding sources desired.
Knowledge of OSU Office of Sponsored Programs policies and procedures desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.