Financial Analyst-Psychiatry-Remote

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Posted Oct 27, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $65K – $85K/yr

Overview

This is a one-year term, full-time, exempt salaried position in Psychiatry Central Admin under the Department of Psychiatry Research and Clinical Financial Analyst. The role is fully benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, monitor, analyze, and prepare departmental budgets and financial analyses.
  • Conduct complex financial and budget analysis to assess and enhance financial and related operational methods and activities.
  • Prepare financial and cost accounting reports.

Financial Management

  • Prepare annual budgets for Academic Program Support (APS), gifts, residuals, and endowments.
  • Monitor APS, gifts, and endowments on a monthly basis to ensure funds are used according to institutional policies and procedures.
  • Provide recommendations to leadership on the strategic use of endowments, gifts, and residuals.
  • Review and approve expenses for APS, gifts, and endowments, verifying expenses are allocable and allowable according to endowments and gifts purposes.
  • Ensure APS funds are spent based on institutional policies.
  • Review monthly expenses for APS, gifts, and endowments.
  • Prepare monthly reports for APS, gifts, and endowments.
  • Review monthly expense reports with faculty.
  • Oversee the gift cards process, including purchase, tracking, and accounting in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
  • Work with faculty and staff to prepare clinical trial budgets.
  • Work with clinical trial sponsors to negotiate trials in accordance with departmental needs and institutional policies and procedures.
  • Review clinical trials payment terms and reconcile payments.
  • Monitor clinical trial revenues and expenses.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
  • Assist with completing the annual space and equipment surveys.
  • Process recurring monthly and quarterly journal entries.
  • Prepare and process PCAs and PAAs for effort changes.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Contracts Management

  • Prepare contract requests for review.
  • Track contract revenue and expenses.
  • Work in PEER system.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required (accounting or financial focus preferred).
  • 3 years related post-degree work experience required.

Position Preferences

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • My Workday experience, especially in reporting.
  • Grant post award experience.
  • Experience working in the PEER system.

Term Position Note

A term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Core Accountabilities

  • Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output affects other areas related to the own job area/team, with occasional guidance.
  • Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
  • Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
  • Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

  • Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds and maintains relationships, and communicates effectively.
  • Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves complex problems, and offers meaningful advice and support.
  • Ensuring High Quality: Performs excellent work, ensures continuous improvement, and fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, stewards organizational resources, and makes data-driven decisions.
  • Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time exempt salaried position with comprehensive benefits eligibility, which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment (EOE/Vets/Disabled).