Cancer Research Finance Analyst: Pre-Award

Cleveland Clinic

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. 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 Cancer 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 also be responsible for budget development and negotiation as a key member of the pre-award team, supporting the preparation and negotiation of budgets for new projects. 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. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. This position is hybrid during the new-hire period and transitions to a mostly remote schedule once fully trained. Caregivers will still be required to come on-site several times each month for various meetings and presentations.

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
• Ability to navigate CMS website

Nice To Haves

• Proficient Excel experience
• Healthcare finance experience
• Scientific or healthcare background (i.e. Billing, clinical trials)
• Ability to analyze complex research protocols
• Strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level