Research Affairs Business Manager

Loma Linda University Medical Center • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Business Manager is responsible for ensuring all financial activities are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and institutional policies. Oversees the financial/accounting operations for sponsored projects, including post-award grants, clinical trials, legal/patent expenses, and the overall operating budget. Is responsible for strengthening internal financial controls, streamlining processes, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, state, and sponsor requirements. Works closely with Research Affairs leadership to support financial stewardship and operational excellence. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required.
• Minimum five years of experience in accounting and/or budget management required.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reconciliation, and complex grant/contract reporting.
• Expertise in federal, state, and sponsor regulations governing sponsored research (e.g., Uniform Guidance).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, prepare reports, and support decision-making.
• Proficiency in financial and administrative systems; advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop staff, and enforce policies consistently and fairly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detailed oriented and quick learner.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with account reconciliations, audit processes, and financial compliance in higher education or healthcare research environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all financial activities are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and institutional policies.
• Overseeing the financial/accounting operations for sponsored projects, including post-award grants, clinical trials, legal/patent expenses, and the overall operating budget.
• Strengthening internal financial controls, streamlining processes, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, state, and sponsor requirements.
• Working closely with Research Affairs leadership to support financial stewardship and operational excellence.
• Performing other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services