Research Finance Analyst

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As a Research Finance Analyst, you will perform monthly expense analysis for research activity within Cancer Research, developing action plans for identified variances in collaboration with principal investigators and the research management team. In this role, you will be responsible for budget development, invoicing, and contract negotiations.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. 

This position is primarily remote but requires on-site presence at the Main Campus in Cleveland, OH approximately 2–4 days per month.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform monthly research financial oversight and develop action plans for the variances and issues with investigators and research management.

• Maintain current knowledge of research, financial policies and applications.

• Monitor for compliance with policy.

• Report any compliance issues to the research management team.

• Provide ad hoc reports, reconcilements and schedule for management.

• Responsible for budget development and oversight of research activities.

• May negotiate budgets, contracts and business terms with external funding agencies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Ability to navigate CMS website

• Data/analytical experience

• Excel, SQL and Snowflake experience

• Strong analytical skills to interpret research protocols and develop accurate study budgets

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include a 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:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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