Clinical Trial Financial Control Analyst, Oncology Portfolio

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; Híbrido; CAD 46.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4-week vacation

Bank of 12 paid days

13 paid statutory holidays

Modular insurance plan

Telemedicine

Pension plan (RREGOP)

Training and professional development

Descripción de la vacante

RI-MUHC in Montreal is seeking a Clinical Trial Financial Control Analyst to provide independent financial control and reconciliation for Oncology-sponsored studies. You will work with the Oncology Directorate, Principal Investigators and the Clinical Trial Billing Team to ensure financial integrity throughout the study lifecycle.

The role focuses on reconciling negotiated budgets with patient activities, billing outputs and sponsor payments, with timely escalation of financial risks.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field.
• 3–6 years in research finance, project accounting, or financial analysis.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Experience in academic hospital or research institute is an asset.
• Accounting certification is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Reconcile negotiated Oncology budgets against actual activities.
• Validate billing outputs against budgets and sponsor agreements with Billing Team.
• Identify financial deviations including under-billing, over-delivery, timing issues.
• Reconcile billed revenue against cash and monitor outstanding balances.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliation packages with explanations.
• Escalate material financial issues to Supervisor, Finance - Clinical Research Portfolio.
• Prepare final reconciliation at study close-out with invoicing and payments.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and segregation of duties.

Conocimientos

Bilingual EN/FR

Clinical research operations

Billing & sponsor agreements

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Academic hospital experience

Accounting certification

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Descripción del empleo

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Trial Financial Control Analyst to provide independent financial control and reconciliation for Oncology-sponsored clinical research studies. Reporting within the Finance Division, the successful candidate will work closely with the Oncology Directorate, Principal Investigators, the Clinical Trial Billing Team and research operations to ensure financial integrity throughout the study lifecycle.

The role is focused on rigorous reconciliation between negotiated study budgets, clinical activities performed, billing and cash collections, with timely identification and escalation of financial risks affecting the Oncology portfolio.

General Duties

• Reconcile negotiated Oncology clinical trial budgets against actual clinical activities performed, including patient visits, procedures, milestones and pass-through expenses.
• Independently validate, in partnership with the Clinical Trial Billing Team, billing outputs against study activity, negotiated budgets and sponsor agreements.
• Identify and quantify financial deviations, including under-billing, over-delivery, incorrect rates, timing issues or missing documentation.
• Reconcile billed revenue against cash received and monitor outstanding balances, delayed or missing sponsor payments and collection risks.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and quantify the financial impact.
• Prepare structured monthly and quarterly reconciliation packages, including variance explanations and remaining contract balances.
• Escalate material financial issues and systemic risks to the Supervisor, Finance - Clinical Research Portfolio and, where appropriate, the Oncology Directorate.
• Prepare final financial reconciliation at study close-out to ensure all billable items are invoiced and payments received.
• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready documentation, ensure segregation of duties through independent review and approval.
• Collaborate with other analysts to promote standardized reconciliation methodologies, consistent financial controls and continuous improvement.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3-6 years in research finance, project accounting, or financial analysis.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English, spoken and written.
• Strong understanding of clinical research operations, patient visit logs, sponsor agreements and billing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Experience in an academic hospital or research institute environment is an asset.
• Accounting certification is an asset.

Additional information

Status : Temporary -Full-time (35 hours work week) - 12 months contract

Pay Scale: $45,518.20 - $84,484.40. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work Shift: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Work Site: Hybrid (2155 Guy, Glen Site and Remote)

***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document.***

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]