Financial Analyst - Hybrid - Cancer Center

Overview

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa is seeking a Financial Analyst that will be responsible for performing complex accounting functions, budgeting, and financial analysis compliant responsibilities within the clinical trial operations of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC) Clinical Research Services (CRS).

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of both on‑campus (UI Health Care) and remote work within the state of Iowa upon completion of a 6‑month onsite training period, with the majority of work taking place on the U of I/UI Health Care campus. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Duties to include:

60 % Financial Oversight and Budgeting

Monitor and reconcile Single MOG clinical trial account expenditures, irregularities, answer inquiries regarding usage and status of accounts; advise in usage and status of account; provide recommendations and implement corrective action.

Responsible for opening and closing clinical trial accounts.

Analyze and prepare monthly statement reports; maintain database record‑keeping system to track all expenses and revenues.

Assist in the development of financial proformas for financial planning and presentations.

Analyze and audit account statements and reports to verify compliance with source of funding guidelines.

Maintain account balances and reconcile differences between various account balances and external sources.

Respond to financial inquiries from key stakeholders.

Complete routine account reconciliations pertaining to patients on clinical trials.

Prepare and submit invoices for services rendered by CRS faculty and staff (i.e., protocol administration and data management services); monitor outstanding accounts and routine account reporting.

Answer questions; obtain and input information; assure information is current and accurate; prepare reports.

Assist Research Billing Compliance (RBC) Office with filtering and assigning patient expenses to insurance or industry sponsor in accordance with the budget and using EPIC, Tableau, and Oncore. Serve as liaison with the Joint Office of Compliance regarding billing compliance issues.

Monitor and report internal and external payables.

20 % Budget Analysis/Contract Preparation

Consult stakeholders and administrators on budget analysis and submissions for clinical trials with external financial support.

Analyze clinical trials budget amendments with industry sponsors and/or consortiums and cooperative groups.

Serve as liaison to University Counsel, accounting offices, faculty, staff, and industry representatives.

Prepare documentation; submit routing forms and obtain contract approvals as required; monitor and follow up as appropriate.

Participate on assigned work groups and committees charged with reviewing CRS administrative level finances and practices; obtain and analyze information; provide recommendations; implement change as appropriate.

Participate on internally and externally work groups contributing clinical trial billing and budgeting best practices.

5 % Education, Training & Compliances

Participate in internal and external training opportunities related to clinical trial billing and budgeting best practices.

May contribute to implementation of policies, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures.

May perform external reporting requiring compliance with reporting standards.

May provide training and functional and/or administrative supervision for staff.

60 % – Monitor and reconcile 45‑50 Single MOG clinical trial accounts.

20 % – Process 4‑8 budget amendments monthly.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrative and functional supervision received by Financial Analyst Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCised: May supervise students or other staff as assigned.

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