Financial Analyst II

001 University of Rochester; Wilmot (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Financial Analyst II for the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) to lead budget development, negotiations, and financial oversight for oncology and related research.

Based in Rochester, NY, you will partner with investigators and administrative teams to ensure accurate budgeting, sponsor reimbursements, and compliance with billing guidelines, while supporting the CTO's mission to advance research with integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Certification in finance, accounting or clinical research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of clinical trial budget development and negotiation processes for CTO.
• Develop, create and manage study-specific budgets for industry and investigator-initiated studies.
• Coordinate with investigators and teams to ensure items/procedures are accounted for and priced.
• Oversee contracts and amendments with ORPA, ORACS and Billing Compliance Office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

2 years related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address): 275 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400178 Cancer Center/Clin Trials Ofc Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 H Compensation Range: $29.33 - $41.06 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst II for Clinical Trials Office (CTO) reports to the Manager of Financial Services in the CTO.) and is responsible for; the management of negotiations of simple/complex financial and contractual terms; making accurate, specialized decisions on a range of patient charges and insurance reimbursement guidelines; ensuring compliance with research billing office regulations; negotiating sponsor reimbursements, and compensation and other payments. This individual consults with the Office of Research and Project Administration regarding contractual rights and obligations involving issues such as indemnification, publication rights, and confidentiality; and manages activities concerned with amendments and /or extensions of contracts. This position functions under general guidance and with considerable latitude for exercise of independent judgment, this position provides administrative oversight of financial activities for all clinical research studies managed within the CTO of the WCI. General Responsibilities: Maintain organized study-related files. Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure the appropriate finance documents are available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for all aspects of clinical trial budget development and negotiation processes required for all clinical trial protocols submitted to the CTO. Develop, create and manage all study-specific budgets for industry supported investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and industry-initiated research projects in all phases of clinical research for the WCI, which accounts for $10 million in annual expenditures associated with 400 - 500 protocol budgets and amendments per year. Ensure budgets developed accurately account for all procedural and labor costs. Coordinate efforts with principle investigators, Disease Working Groups (DWGs), clinical study teams, industry representatives, ORPA, ORACS, and all other University and/or hospital departments to ensure all items/procedures required by protocol are accounted for and priced appropriately. Oversee all clinical trial contracting in collaboration with the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA); Research Billing Compliance Office, the Office of Research Accounting and Costing Standards (ORACS). Manage OnCore calendar and budget process and execution. Manage assigned portfolio of calendar builds, inclusive of internal review process. Review and evaluate trial budgets for accuracy, identify issues and propose solutions Address any study-specific amendments. Manage any budget, contract, Oncore changes and collaborate with the Compliance Office to finalize amendments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in finance functional area and 2 years related experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Certification (finance, accounting or clinical research) preferred. Experience with databases, word processing, spreadsheets and document tracking preferred. Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and accurate. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills; strongly preferred.

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