Senior Research Financial Analyst

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a detail-oriented Research Financial Analyst to support system-wide research financial operations in a fully remote capacity within approved states. The role reports to the Senior Director of Research Operations and partners with investigators, finance teams, and compliance stakeholders.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 1–3 years of experience in research finance or grants management, with strong skills in Lawson,

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in research finance, grants management, or financial operations.
• Experience with Lawson, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Support SPA financial activities and collaborate with investigators and finance teams.
• Prepare GL entries, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual reports.
• Assist with award setup and invoicing/ accounts receivable.
• Develop and format financial reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor regulations and institutional policies.

Skills

Interpret data

Identify trends

Provide insights

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Tools

Lawson

Excel

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Research Financial Analyst to support system-wide research financial operations.

Full-time

Fully remote work opportunity in the following approved states: CT, FL, MD, NH, NC, OH, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, & VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Senior Director of Research Operations, you will play a key role in supporting Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) financial activities while partnering closely with investigators, finance teams, and compliance stakeholders.
• Support financial management of sponsored research programs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Prepare and analyze general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and budget-to-actual reports
• Assist with award setup in financial systems by coordinating documentation and collaborating with SPA
• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable (A/R) to ensure accurate billing and timely collections
• Develop and format financial reports and dashboards for internal leadership review
• Contribute to bi-monthly deficit reporting and support leadership decision-making
• Process journal entries, budget adjustments, and activity closeouts in alignment with sponsor timelines
• Maintain knowledge of sponsor regulations and institutional policies to minimize compliance risk
• Provide guidance and training to staff on financial reporting and systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field, required
• 1-3 years of experience in research finance, grants management, or financial operations, required
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based application and Microsoft Office, required
• Experience working with sponsored programs or central research offices, preferred
• Experience in accounting or financial operations, preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, sponsored program regulations, and compliance requirements
• Advanced skills in Lawson financial systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Compensation

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $77,064.00 - $92,040.00 - $112,923.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield