Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

Job Code 34216N 34215N 34214N 34213N 34212N 34211N
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req6618
Unit Massey Cancer Center MBU
Department Clinical Trials Office
Department Website Link https://www.masseycancercenter.org/
Location VCU
Address Remote USA
Duties & Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Benefits At a Glance

• Continuing education and professional development for undergraduate and graduate tuition in addition to mandatory fees (except the transition student fee) for a maximum of six credits per semester;
• 28 University Leave Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 2 Enhanced Community Service Leave Days;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA;
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
• Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program;
• Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g. certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship, etc.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Our employees and applicants come from diverse backgrounds. We hire great people from a wide variety of experiences, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes VCU stronger.

Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

The Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has a remote opportunity to join the Finance team within the Clinical Trials Office. The Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst performs professional work with significant levels of independence often supporting the day-to-day management of Post-Award Grant activities for the Clinical Trials Office within Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. This professional's decision-making has a significant impact on service delivery of grant production. The Post-Award Financial Analyst reports into the Assistant Director of Research Finance. This position allows for remote work within the United States, with working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM ET, Monday through Friday. Please note remote employees for Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are required to report onsite in Richmond, Virginia up to two times per year.

• Provide advanced administrative support to Post-Award Clinical Research Grants, contributing to multiple aspects of research projects and programs;
• Oversee assigned budgeting and compliance;
• Mentor junior staff and serve as a resource to lower-level staff;
• Operate as a key point of contact between the university and the research sponsor, research project staff, and participants;
• Maintain systems and processes for managing at both a project and a program level;
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PI), study staff, unit administrators, and coordinate with central offices in Post-Award stages of project management;
• Provide research program level reporting and analytics to leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent and 2 years’ Post-Award Grant (Clinical Research) experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
• 2 years’ clinical research financial and billing experience in an academic and/or medical setting or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook with the ability to adapt to a range of database applications.

Candidates whose resumes articulate the following previous experience will be prioritized:

• Intermediate proficiency with data entry and word processing skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret information effectively;
• Intermediate organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks;
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and stakeholders;
• Interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and collaborating with team members at all levels to gather information and support compliance efforts;
• Problem-solving and organizational aptitude, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent and 4 years’ Post-Award Grant (Clinical Research) experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
• 4 years’ clinical research financial and billing experience in an academic and/or medical setting or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training including familiarity with federal and state regulatory and clinical research compliance;
  
• Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or CRA certification for Research Administration;
  
• 2 years’ experience working in a Clinical Trials Management System (OnCore);
  
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training or knowledge of regulations regarding the use of human subjects in clinical trials, outcomes research, nursing research, and other research areas or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training;
  
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook with the ability to adapt to a range of database applications;
  
• 2 years’ experience with the full Clinical Trials Life Cycle, particularly in Oncology;
  
• 2 years’ experience with regulatory, financial, and administrative processes related to third-party billing in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with industry standards;
  
• 2 years’ experience in drug and device development processes in the pharmaceutical and/or the medical device manufacturing industry.
  

Please let us know if you were referred by a current Massey employee to ensure we honor our commitment to the Employee Referral Program.



FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 1
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position
E-Class UF - University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible No
Salary Range Commensurate with experience, range minimum of $47,000
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 2/3/2025
Contact Information for Candidates

MasseyHR@vcu.edu

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