Financial Analyst - CCSG & Extramural Research Development

Overview

A leading cancer research and care institution is seeking a Core Facilities Financial Analyst to manage post-award financial activities across multiple institutional core facilities. These shared resources support scientific discovery and patient care by providing essential services and technologies. The analyst will work closely with faculty, leadership, and administrative departments to ensure accurate financial management, compliance, and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain knowledge of federal regulations such as Uniform Guidance and DFAR, along with sponsor financial guidelines
• Review award documentation to extract demographic details and identify financial deliverables and compliance requirements
• Manage post-award financial activities including budgeting, account oversight, billing, accounts receivable, reporting, compliance, and closeout
• Monitor account activity to ensure expenditures align with approved scope and revisions
• Update account details to ensure accuracy of financial and demographic information
• Implement accounting transactions such as project overages, accelerated spending, or underspending using appropriate financial systems
• Complete timely project closeouts, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage residual balances or refunds

Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure compliance with institutional and state procedures and internal control standards
• Perform account reconciliations with varying levels of complexity, including analysis and synthesis of financial data
• Extract, analyze, prepare, and submit financial reports with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain reporting schedules to meet internal and external deadlines
• Evaluate historical and projected financial data to support operational and strategic decisions

Fiscal Policy & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal financial policies and procedures
• Implement solutions and best practices to improve financial operations efficiency
• Conduct periodic audits to maintain financial management standards
• Monitor fund stewardship and escalate issues related to inappropriate or unallowable expenses
• Identify patterns and trends of fiscal concern and provide insights to leadership
• Maintain appropriate system access and data security within financial platforms

Training & Support

• Participate in training related to federal regulations, research administration, and financial systems
• Stay current with changes in policies and practices affecting research financial management

Other Duties

• Support financial analysis for new and closing shared resources and services
• Assist with updating financial components of business plans and pricing strategies annually
• Foster effective collaboration with faculty, department chairs, leadership, and administrative teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support Core Facilities operations

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related business specialty (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of business experience including project management, data analysis, or accounting (required)
• Preferred: Experience in post-award grants management and/or core facilities financial management
• Preferred: Progressive finance, business, and research administration experience in a healthcare environment
• Preferred: Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, cost-analysis, data analysis, benchmarking, strategic planning, query development, and report design

Skills

• Strong expertise in post-award grants management, financial analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as Smart View and OBIEE preferred
• Advanced capabilities in data analysis, budgeting, and strategic financial planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $68,500 (minimum) to $102,500 (maximum), midpoint $85,500
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off accruals including PTO, Extended Illness Bank, paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program available after six months of service
• Access to wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Location

• Remote position within Texas only
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours

Additional Information

• Employment status: Full-Time, Regular
• FLSA status: Exempt, not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund type: Hard
• This position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by Texas law

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.