Research Financial Analyst

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Job Title

Research Financial Analyst I/II/III

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Remote Location

Department

Cancer Center Research-Cancer Institute

Job Code

T2434E

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

Whether or not you serve in a clinical role, every member of the Cleveland Clinic team is a caregiver. As a Research Financial Analyst I, II, or III for the Cancer Institute, you will perform monthly analysis for research activity within Cancer Research, developing action plans for identified variances in collaboration with principal investigators and the research management team. In this role you will serve as a key member supporting budget development, negotiation, and execution for new projects. Responsibilities also include invoicing, reconciliation, and processing patient payment reimbursements. This position at Cleveland Clinic plays an essential role in advancing the organization’s mission, vision, and values by enabling data-driven decision-making, strengthening research initiatives, and ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working remotely between 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.

To be considered for this role, caregivers must reside in Ohio, Florida or Nevada.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Prepare, analyze and communicate key financial information.
• Provide support to management and other staff members regarding financial reporting and related issues.
• Assist with budget preparation, budget review for compliance and financial planning.
• Consult with all levels of management to provide decision support for initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Perform special projects and duties related to research, forecasting and conflict resolution as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: (Financial Analyst I):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• OR High School diploma/GED and four years of experience
• OR Associate’s degree and two years of experience

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: (Financial Analyst II)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and two years of financial or revenue cycle management or general analytical experience
• OR High School diploma/GED and six years of experience
• OR Associate’s degree and four years of experience
• OR Master’s degree and one year of experience
• OR Cleveland Clinic Finance Fellow experience and one year of experience

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: (Financial Analyst III)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and three years of financial or revenue cycle management or general analytical experience
• OR Master’s degree and two years of experience
• OR Cleveland Clinic Finance Fellow experience and one year of experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Healthcare experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Account (CMA) certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods. 
• Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment. 
• In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system. 
• In some locations, ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.