Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes.
 
For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker’s Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

Job Description

Are you a hardworking professional with research financial compliance background? If you’re looking for your next challenge, our Research Financial Management (RFM) team is looking to onboard a Financial Compliance Manager (FCM).  RFM is responsible for the post-award financial administration of the research portfolio of the Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI). RFM serves as the principal administrative resource and contact between investigators, external funding agencies, and MSK.  As part of this team, the main role of the FCM is to ensure adherence to the financial rules of the funds we manage. 

You will:

• Analyze and conduct reviews of financial data or effort related data to ensure data integrity, compliance with federal regulations and/or sponsor terms and conditions and/or institutional policies and procedures.
• Review Sloan Kettering Institute fund and/or cost center deficits monthly and identifies cost centers and/or funds with deficits that require remediation.
• Work with Finance/Grants and Contracts Accounting, Research Finance Managers, and other Office of Research Project Administration Unit Leaders units, as needed, to resolve outstanding issues.
• Review allowability of high-risk transactions (e.g., research core facility charges, patient care expense, etc.) at least monthly and work with appropriate personnel/units to resolve unallowed costs.
• Prepare reports of funds with expenses post grant close-out process for resolution.
• Follows up with RFMs and raises delays as needed to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Maintains all files and tracks key information and status of all SKI cost transfers accordingly.
• Assist with responses to external auditors.
• Stay aware of current issues and potential Changes that may impact current policies and procedures. 

You are:

• Committed to high standards of efficiency.
• Motivated to provide outstanding customer service.
• Action oriented and eager to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Adaptable in your approach and attitude in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• A good decision maker, with proven success of making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with interpersonal goals.

You have:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years of experience directly related to the responsibilities of the role.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in a related field
• Financial compliance experience or experience with in a post award or grant and contract accounting office.
• Knowledge of cost principles of the Public Health Service (PHS) and Office of Management and Budget.
• Experience with accounting systems, relational database tools such as tableau and Microsoft Office.#LI-POST

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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