Research Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports research financial operations within the Cancer Center Research–Cancer Institute. The position performs monthly expense analysis for research activity, develops action plans for variances, and serves as a key member of the pre-award team for budgeting, negotiation, and execution of new projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly expense analysis for research activity within Cancer Research
• Develop action plans for identified variances in collaboration with principal investigators and the research management team
• Support budget development, negotiation, and execution for new projects as part of the pre-award team
• Handle invoicing and reconciliation
• Process patient payment reimbursements
• Negotiate and execute contract budgets
• Provide ad hoc reports, reconciliations, and scheduled updates for management
• Maintain oversight of research activity budgets
• May negotiate budgets, contracts, and business terms with external funding agencies
• Monitor for compliance with policy and report compliance issues to the research management team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Five years of experience in Accounting
• Practical understanding of accounting and month-end closing cycle
• Exceptional experience with financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Current knowledge of research and financial policies and applications

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• Location: Cleveland
• Facility: Remote Location
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm
• Work arrangement: Regular PRN position with caregivers working remotely between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week

Eligibility Requirements

• Reside in Ohio, Florida or Nevada.

Physical Requirements

• High degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC
• Normal or corrected vision
• Extensive sitting and frequent walking
• Occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 15 pounds

Personal Protective Equipment & Safety

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Employment offers are followed by testing for controlled substances
• Required to comply with the influenza prevention program, including obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption

Equal Opportunity

• Employment decisions are made based on the best qualified candidate without regard to protected characteristics as required by law.