Financial Accounting Analyst, Clinical Trials

ImmunityBio•El Segundo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Accounting Analyst, Clinical Trials will serve as the financial steward for ImmunityBio’s clinical‑trial portfolio, translating complex trial expenditures into actionable insights that support cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision‑making. The analyst will partner with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Procurement, CRO finance teams, and external sponsors to ensure that all trial‑related financial transactions are accurately captured, classified, and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. By synthesizing budgetary data, invoice audits, and key performance indicators, the analyst will provide senior leadership with the visibility required to optimize trial spend, mitigate financial risk, and align resources with corporate objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related quantitative discipline with an emphasis on accounting principles is required.
5+ years of experience in clinical‑trial accounting, R&D finance, or related duties in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or academic‑research settings required
Strong proficiency with U.S. GAAP.
Strong analytical acumen, with the ability to conduct variance analysis, develop forecasts, and allocate costs across complex multi‑site trials.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for the translation of intricate financial data into clear, actionable narratives for senior executives, clinical investigators, and external partners.
Advanced Excel modeling, Power BI visualization, Veeva Systems and, ERP integration skills to automate reporting processes and ensure data integrity,
Ability to build collaborative relationships across functional boundaries, influence decision‑making, and champion continuous‑improvement initiatives that enhance financial efficiency.
Proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with a commitment to ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Additional credentials including Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or specialized clinical‑trial finance certifications, are a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Clinical Trial Managers to reconcile and track invoiced amounts against electronic data capture (EDC) records and the clinical‑trial management system (CTMS) to verify that expenditures align with site‑level activity data.
Collaborate with Clinical Trial Managers, Data Management Programers, and Site Budget teams to ensure correct protocol procedures are captured in EDC for migration to CTMS in support of Veeva Payments.
Create, maintain and update fee schedule templates within Veeva Payments module.
Build and maintain Veeva templates and ad-hoc reports for Sr. leadership and project managers.
Conduct a monthly comprehensive audit of trial‑related invoices, including site fees, investigator payments, CRO services, monitoring expenses, and ancillary costs such as regulatory fees and travel.
Analyze accounting transactions related to clinical trials, including reconciliation to budgets.
Obtain Clinical Operations approval of invoices before sending to AP
Document findings from detailed audit trails and communicate to finance and operations teams for prompt resolution of discrepancies.
Create, maintain, and update comprehensive trial budgets within the enterprise clinical‑trial system, incorporating projected site‑level costs, CRO fees, and supply requirements.
Model cash‑flow implications, burn rates, and runway metrics on quarterly and ad‑hoc forecasting cycles to allow senior leadership to anticipate funding needs and adjust resource allocation proactively.
Prepare variance analyses to compare actual spend to budgeted figures on a cost‑per‑patient and per‑site basis, highlighting overruns or under‑utilization and recommending corrective actions.
Present narrative variance reports at steering committee meetings and finance leadership councils, facilitating data‑driven decision‑making.
Design and maintain Power BI dashboards that track core metrics to provide real‑time visibility into trial financial performance.
Define KPIs with clear methodology, source data, and calculation logic, and ensure consistency across reporting periods.
Refresh and disseminate monthly dashboards to cross‑functional stakeholders, enabling timely identification of cost drivers and opportunities for efficiency gains.
Integrate financial and operational data to support a holistic view of trial health that aligns with ImmunityBio’s broader performance objectives.
Participate in risk‑based internal‑control testing, contributing to ImmunityBio’s SOX‑type compliance framework for clinical‑trial expenditures.
Prepare documentation for internal and external audits, respond to audit inquiries, and implement remediation plans for identified control gaps.
Develop coverage analyses and billing matrices in accordance with CMS, FDA, and GCP guidelines, ensuring that all billable items and payer responsibilities are accurately captured.
Monitor emerging regulatory changes that could impact trial financing, providing proactive recommendations to maintain compliance across the organization.
Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects, as assigned, to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
Health and Financial Wellness Programs
Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
529 Education Savings Program
Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day