The University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) is recruiting for a Financial & Budget Analyst to handle clinical trials receivable and payable functionality, which mainly includes review and payment of study-related FPI and hospital bills.
The UMGCCC is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center which conducts innovative basic and clinical research that will impact the understanding and treatment of cancer around the world and seeks to provide state-of-the-art clinical care to cancer patients in Maryland and beyond. Private, foundation, and government sponsors provide funding to the Cancer Center to provide medical research treatment to cancer patients.
UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position receives an annual leave package starting with 22 accrued vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days, and 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; flexible schedules and teleworking options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.
Primary Duties:
Review vendor invoices for accuracy and ensure that they are consistent with research related activities, as well as an approved coverage analysis and budget. Work with sponsors on reimbursement for research related adverse event treatments and other ad-hoc research activities. Responsible for smooth and timely processing of billing and payments for research activities and resolving any related issues.
Reconcile clinical trial accounts.
Maintain financial and budget spreadsheets in order to analyze financial data and prepare accurate and timely financial reports for university administrators, state budget, and financial reporting.
Download, compile, categorize, and manipulate the University's financial data using quantitative models and formulas. Prepare and distribute accurate, concise, well-organized, and timely financial reports, presentations, and financial information which may include financial charts, forecasting, and/or budget vs. actual variance analysis.
Work within deadlines to analyze and provide basic financial and budget forecasts for areas such as salaries, fringe benefits, indirect cost recoveries, state funds, revolving funds, grants and contracts, fund balances, and other areas as needed.
Assist with reviewing and analyzing all University assigned financial accounts and expenditures to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in order to make accurate year-end revenue, expense, and surplus/deficit projections
Maintain and monitor budget archives and financial data files that can quickly be accessed and manipulated to generate the needed financial information and reporting.
Assist with preparing responses for various internal and external agencies.
Keep management informed of work progress and process improvements.
Communicate with schools and administrative units to understand their financial activity, request data or additional information about a particular issue, discuss anomalies or discrepancies that are observed, and assist them with the preparation of various internal or external financial data requests.
Adhere to established University's policies, processes, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business-related field. Master's preferred.
Three (3) years of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, auditing, data management, or data analysis with one (1) year of experience in financial analysis, management accounting, budgeting, or auditing. Prior experience with oncology clinical trials and OnCore is preferred.
Ability to maintain positive and continuous interaction and communication with all internal and external parties involved in clinical trials is essential to the position.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
Related experience may be substituted for education. Prior experience with research or sponsored programs in an educational environment is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery
Hiring Range: Mid to high $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job
:Reg or CII Exempt Staff-E1252E
Employee Class :Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Shift
:Day Job
Financial Disclosure:No
Organization
:School of Medicine - Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State's public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
