Research Financial Analyst

Northshore University Health System CDC - Evanston, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Evanston, IL

10,001+ employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Research Financial Analyst at NorthShore University Health System plays a crucial role in managing and reviewing financial aspects of research projects. This position ensures compliance with various policies and regulations while preparing financial reports and collaborating with project investigators and research teams. The analyst will be responsible for expenditure reviews, requisition approvals, and providing critical financial information to support research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review all expenditures and FTE distributions on research accounts for PIs, Research Managers, and Research Directors to ensure compliance with award and proposal requirements.
• Review and approve requisitions for sponsored project-related expenditures.
• Prepare summary reports of all sponsored project financial data in the assigned portfolio and present to Clinical Research Unit (CRU) managers, directors, and PIs quarterly for review.
• Identify and resolve problems and prepare appropriate and timely corrections of expenses that posted incorrectly via journal entry or other mechanisms.
• Collaborate with PI and CRU team to complete relevant sponsored project tasks, including providing salary/fringe information for budget development, preparing progress report financial information, projecting surpluses or deficits at the end of the project period, and preparing future spending plans in alignment with future award allotments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• NCURA or ACRP certification in Research Financials.
• Relevant experience in post-award management for a healthcare organization, university, academic medical center, or research institution.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of NIH Grants Policy Statements, OMB Circular A-133, DHHS Policy, PCROI Policy.
• Experience with Workday Finance or Workday Grants or other enterprise-level ERP systems.

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities