Finance & Accounting Analyst 1 - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles: 

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

Function/Duties of Position:

The Pre-Award Financial Analyst 1 collects data and works on varied phases of financial processes and analysis relating to clinical trial budgets. The role is responsible for routine financial processes.

The position plays a crucial role in clinical research finances by ensuring that the creation of the internal budget/billing schedule, negotiation of the sponsor and supporter budget, as well as subsequent budgetary downstream impacts, are successfully managed. The Pre-Award Financial Analyst 1 helps to set the financial foundation for a clinical trial.

With assistance from Financial Analyst 2s, management and leadership, this role collaborates with Investigators and study teams to assist in feasibility analysis for clinical trials; building and maintenance of an internal budget/billing schedules; sponsor/supporter budget negotiation; development and management of finance data in OHSU’s CRMS, eCRIS; management of the departmental, clinical services, and coverage analysis approvals; as well as ongoing management of budget and contract updates due to amendments.

 

Key Responsibilites:

• Clinical Research – Internal Budget Development, with Unit Grants and Contracts Administrator assistance
  • Assists with the preparation of budgets as assigned. Analyst examines budget estimates and proposals for completeness; accuracy; and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
  • Responsible for financial compliance, regulatory, other reporting/filing to outside entities with limited complexity.
  • Applies generally accepted accounting principles when working with financial data.
  • Serve as primary point of contact between OHSU and external vendor, PFS Clinical.
  • Collaborate with clinical research managers and investigators, as well as OHSU coders and Clinical Research Billing Office, to develop a comprehensive and accurate billing schedule/internal budget to be used in budget negotiation and creation of the eCRIS visit schedule    
  • Effective communication with team members as billing schedule/internal budget goes through the budget and negotiation process – manage and track any necessary changes
  • Effectively document and track versions, changes, and communications throughout related to the billing schedules.
•  Clinical Research – Budget Negotiation, with Analyst assistance
  • Collaborate with clinical research managers and investigators to build budget for industry sponsored and IITs
  • Ensure consistent and timely communication with multiple parties throughout the budget build process
  • Document and track necessary budget build iterations
  • Develop and manage finance data entry in OHSU’s CRMS, eCRIS
  • Serve as an expert in budget build and negotiations
•  Clinical Research- Communication & Collaboration, with Analyst assistance
  • Collaborate with Investigators and the study team to assist with feasibility analysis, as well as budget review and approval
  • Effective communication with multiple parties throughout pre-award process.
  • Document and track document iterations and changes throughout the life of the study
  • Track progress in Bridge Finance Dashboard throughout the pre-award process
  • Serve as a pre-award resource for all study research staff
•  Clinical Research- General Financial Management
  • Develops policies and procedures. Performs process reviews and recommends improvements.
  • Collaborate with both Pre-Award & Post Award Finance teams, as needed. 
  • Conduct any additional study related projects or responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university. If from a related field, candidate must have 18 hours of accounting courses from an accredited college or university.  
• All candidates must have 1 year of professional healthcare and/or relevant financial analysis experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• All candidates must be proficient with the use of computers, including spreadsheet applications.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Access and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse doctors, nurses and other research related positions.
• Excellent record of time management and setting appropriate priorities
• Excellent communication skills; ability to express and document ideas clearly and concisely in written communications; able to champion personal convictions while maintaining the ability to listen, comprehend, and adjust, when required, to other points of view.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently but collaboratively; demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of individuals from a variety of departments, institutions and organizations; ability to lead a discussion, serve as a facilitator, and create a positive work environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and multi-tasking capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Education & experience:

 

• Experience in clinical research pre-award finance; Knowledge or experience working in oncology;
• Knowledge or experience working in a clinical or research environment

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with OHSU Financial systems, eCRIS, EPIC
• Highly skilled in MS Excel and MS Access

Additional Details:

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
•  Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 104 hours of vacation time per year (increases over time)
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.