Finance Coordinator II, Oncology Research

Finance Coordinator II, Oncology Research

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Department 37371 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Remote work available, M-F 8-5pm

Pay Range $28.05 - $42.10

Clinical Trials Office (CTO) staff members provide support for the conduct of clinical research within the Cancer Center. This position supports the administrative financial functions of clinical trials by ensuring compliance with coverage analysis and contracts which impact patients on clinical trials. This position will receive a portfolio of studies to ensure invoices are generated and submitted to sponsors for timely payment.

Job Summary Under administrative review, provides financial assistance on post-award financial activities tied to clinical studies to research study investigators and/or departmental administrators. Reviews invoices for accuracy, submits for payment, audits billing records, and completes other post-award activities. This is a hybrid position, with the expectation that the incumbent will be able to attend scheduled on-site events/meetings in either Charlotte or Winston-Salem.

Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related area with three years' research-related accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Computer skills and the ability to develop financial spreadsheets required.

Essential Functions

• Provides departmental administration and sections heads with detailed year-end reporting including trend analysis in research dollars and research study submissions.
• Prepares financial analysis of departmental units and accounts, and other special projects as directed.
• Supervises Finance Coordinator I and other personnel handling complex financial duties. May also oversee a group of clerical employees.
• Monitors expenditures on numerous large clinical studies and departmental accounts. Performs day‑to‑day budget management of assigned funds and prepares regular reports and analyses on the financial status of accounts.
• Determines departmental fiscal requirements and prepares budgetary recommendations.
• Reviews all reports from the Controller's Office for accuracy. Resolves any discrepancies or problems.
• Maintains liaison with all levels of administration, faculty and outside organizations to coordinate departmental business, accomplish directives, negotiate contracts and facilitate the resolution of problems.
• Establishes accurate financial projections by examining past and future expenditures to determine if adequate funds are available as needed. Reviews financial information with faculty investigators and/or departmental administrators to determine and implement distribution changes as appropriate.
• Develops drafts of budgets for the submission of contracts for faculty investigators. Reviews completed grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Serves as a departmental liaison for research studies and contract financial issues with the Controller's Office, Research Development, and other departments involved; establish a thorough understanding of the Medical School and granting agencies' rules and regulations to avoid inappropriate expenditures.
• Provides sections with necessary information to complete merit process. Reviews merit increases for accuracy and sufficient funds.
• Establishes and maintains financial databases and files.
• Processes personnel change requests, personnel requisitions, purchase requisitions, payroll, accounts payable and other research-related expenses.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Open to learning new skills

Comfortable office work environment, hybrid

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select…