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Job TitleSenior Financial Research Analyst
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentResearch Administration-Research Innov and Educ
Job CodeT98410
ShiftDays
Schedule8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
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 Senior Research Technologist, you will perform monthly research expense analyses to support ongoing research activity, develop action plans for identified variances in collaboration with the principal investigator and the research management team, and provide support to management through financial reporting and special project assistance. In this role, you will handle research financial tasks related to grant and contract management within the newly centralized research administration group, requiring senior-level experience to reduce turnaround times for study start-up, invoicing, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. These responsibilities are critical for timely project execution, meeting sponsor requirements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Initial assignments for this centralized role will include providing research financial services to the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, the Cleveland Clinic Ohio South Sub-Market, and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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.
Responsible for budget development and oversight of research finance activities.
May negotiate budgets, contracts and business terms with external funding agencies.
Provide ad hoc reports, reconcilements and schedules for management.
Perform special projects and duties related to research, forecasting and maintain current knowledge of research financial policies and applications.
Monitor for compliance with policy, report any compliance issues to the research management team.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field and six years of experience with Accounting or Finance
OR Master’s degree and four years of experience
Exceptional experience with financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Practical understanding of accounting and month-end closing cycle
Ability to exhibit analytical and information support through analysis and report preparation
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Master’s degree
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to travel throughout the hospital system
In some locations, ability to move up 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.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
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What We Do
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children's hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations. Our family health centers offer: Outpatient care Primary care Numerous subspecialties Numerous locations All of our hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics and home healthcare programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission under its hospital accreditation program.
