Fiscal Coordinator Clinical Research

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the clinical research office’s budgeting, contracts, and fiscal tracking. The role collaborates with principal investigators, subsites, and the McConnell NEXT Consortium to ensure compliant and efficient financial operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Business/Accounting/Finance, 1 year of clinical research finance experience, and strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• One year of experience in clinical research, financial analyses, and project management.
• CPA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of short- and long-term strategy initiatives for financial contracts, effective research budgets, expenditures, and fiscal tracking.
• Develops and distributes accurate and timely information to analyze current fiscal operations and budget management.
• Generates and monitors reports related to project enrollments, grant or fiscal management goals, and clinical trial enrollment.
• Provides feedback to the clinical research office, principal investigators, subsites, and the McConnell NEXT Consortium as needed.
• Guides and supports the McConnell NEXT Consortium to initiate research projects, develop budgets and expense reporting, and implement new sub sites as collaborators.
• Identifies trends and presents recommendations about financial data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Change management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

Collects, analyzes, and summarizes the financial objectives of the clinical research office to effectively collaborate in management of the overall financial operations for clinical research projects. Coordinates financial contracts, budgets, expenditures, invoicing, billing, patient expenditures, fiscal tracking, and overall fiscal compliance.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the implementation of short-and long-term strategy initiatives for financial contracts, effective research budgets, expenditures, patient incentives, and fiscal tracking.
• Develops and distributes accurate and timely information used to analyze current fiscal operations, aid in problem resolution, and create effective budget management.
• Develops, generates, and monitors reports related to project enrollments, grant or fiscal management goals, and clinical trial enrollment.
• Provides feedback to the clinical research office, principal investigators, subsites, and the McConnell NEXT Consortium as needed.
• Provides guidance and support to the McConnell NEXT Consortium to initiate research projects, develop effective research budgets and expense reporting, and implement new sub sites as collaborators.
• Identifies trends and developments and presents recommendations about financial data.
• Assists with the organization and coordination of the clinical research office operating budgets.
• Assists with the ongoing analysis project reporting to collaborators, funding agencies, regulatory agencies, and any other collaborators involved.
• Monitors key performance indicators used to measure the efficiency of resource expenditures as well as the effectiveness of clinical research office operations.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Certified Public Accountant, preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with an understanding and aptitude for confidentiality.
• Strong skills in change management.
• Highly motivated and flexible, with drive to meet departmental and organization objectives.

Experience

One year of experience in clinical research, financial analyses, and project management, required. Experience in health care environment, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Seeing – Far/near FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified).

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.