Research Financial Analyst

Hourly Pay Range

$32.60 - $48.90 per hour, determined by expertise and experience.

• Position:
  Research Financial Analyst
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, standard business hours
• Travel: to other Endeavor Health locations as required

• Review all expenditures and FTE distributions on research accounts for PIs, Research Managers, Research Directors, and other Clinical Research Unit (CRU) leadership to ensure compliance with award and proposal requirements, organizational, sponsor, and federal policies; review and approve requisitions for project‑related expenditure.
• Prepare summary reports of all project financial data in the assigned portfolio and present to CRU leads and PIs for review; educate, explain, and interpret financial information; process any adjustments as necessary.
• Identify and resolve problems and prepare timely corrections of expenses that are posted incorrectly via journal entry or other mechanisms.
• Collaborate with PI and CRU team to provide salary/fringe information for budget development.
• Collaborate with PI and CRU team to prepare progress report financial information.
• Collaborate with PI and CRU team to project surpluses or deficits at the end of the project period.
• Collaborate with PI and CRU team to prepare future spending plans in alignment with future award allotments.
• Collaborate with PI and CRU team to adjust and manage research labor distribution for PIs and Study Team members.
• Conduct in‑depth financial analysis, including revenue and expense tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting/long‑term financial planning.
• Assist leadership with the preparation and delivery of reports/presentations; assist in financial audits and ensure compliance with federal regulations and sponsor policies; develop SOPs and workflows as indicated.
• Complete other duties as assigned and required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• Certification: NCURA or ACRP certification in Research Financials preferred.
• Experience:
  
  minimum 2 years of experience in post‑award management/research finance for a healthcare organization, university, academic medical center or research institution.
• Preferred skills: strong finance, accounting, and reporting/analytics skills; proficient in database and spreadsheet applications; experience with Workday Finance or Workday Grants or similar ERP application; knowledge of NIH Grants Policy Statements, OMB Circular A‑133, DHHS Policy, PCROI Policy; strong written and oral communication skills;
  Microsoft Office Suite; experience with online sponsor submission systems such as NIH ASSIST, DOD EE&HR, Grants.gov.

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet benefits
• 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

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are; we believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community‑connected healthcare for all.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.