Research Financial Analyst

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Job Title

Research Financial Analyst

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Remote Location

Department

Cancer Center Research-Cancer Institute

Job Code

T99399

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Financial 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 serve as a key member of the pre-award team, supporting budget development, negotiation, and execution for new projects. Responsibilities also include invoicing and reconciliation, processing patient payment reimbursements, and negotiating and executing contract budgets. This position at Cleveland Clinic plays an essential role in advancing the organization’s mission, vision, and values by enabling data-driven decision-making, strengthening research initiatives, and ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working remotely between 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.

To be considered for this role, caregivers must reside in Ohio, Florida or Nevada.

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

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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