Senior Research Financial Analyst

Baystate Health; 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. You will work with investigators, finance teams, and compliance stakeholders to ensure fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance across sponsored programs.

Responsibilities include managing GL entries, reconciliations, budget-to-actual reports, awards setup, invoicing, and developing dashboards for leadership review, while contributing to deficit reporting and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in research finance, grants management, or financial operations required.
• Experience with web-based applications and Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with sponsored programs or central research offices preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, sponsorship regulations, and compliance.
• Advanced Lawson, Excel, and reporting tools skills.

Responsibilities

• Support SPA financial activities while collaborating with investigators, finance, and compliance.
• Manage sponsored research finances for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Prepare GL entries, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual reports.
• Assist with award setup in financial systems with SPA coordination.
• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Contribute to bi-monthly deficit reporting and inform leadership decisions.
• Process journal entries, budget adjustments, and activity closeouts aligned with sponsor timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of sponsor regulations and institutional policies to minimize risk.
• Provide guidance and training on financial reporting and systems.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Lawson

Excel

Reporting tools

Financial acumen

Education

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

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.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience in sponsored programs, research finance, or grants management who are passionate about ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence across a complex research portfolio.

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time

LOCATION:

• 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
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of accounting principles, sponsored program regulations, and compliance requirements
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Lawson financial systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. 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.