Eric Ormsby

Background

About Eric Ormsby

Director of Finance, Research Administration & Compliance with 15+ years of experience leading the fiscal management of sponsored research — optimizing systems through institution-wide collaboration, exemplary financial analysis and modeling. Analyzing funding trends and sources to align programs with strategic goals, meeting key objectives. Streamline workflows, reducing the administrative burden while boosting compliance targets. Direct annual budgeting and planning, quarterly and monthly forecasting, internal and external accounting, reporting, and clinical trial billing. Negotiate with sponsors to resolve logjams or settle disputes. Oversee the procurement of supplies, facilities operations, and space management. Break complex data down into an easy to understand format. Enhance cross-functional teams through effective hiring, training and mentorship. Expertise includes change management, contract management, and technology integration. CORE COMPETENCIES • Research Administration & Compliance • Financial Analysis & Modeling • Budgeting & Forecasting • Risk Management • Continuous Improvement • Workflow Solutions • Project & Program Management • Resource Procurement & Allocation • Space Management • Change Management • Team Leadership KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS ~Led $30M clinical, translational, population and basic science research enterprise supported by a complex mix of federal, state and private grants, contracts, donor funds and institutional resources for 40+ faculty & fellows with team of 8.~Implemented multiple internal departmental and institutional financial reporting tools and systems over 10 years that streamline workflow.~Leveraged data warehouse, new data systems and School of Medicine tools to automate general ledger financial reporting to reduce staff time requirements