Cancer Clinical Research Financial Analyst

Title: Cancer Clinical Research Financial Analyst (Remote)

Location: United States

Job Description:

Clinical Research Financial Analyst – Accountant 2 (Remote)

 

Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Financial Analyst to perform a variety of professional accounting/financial functions involving fiscal interpretation, analysis, and the reconciliation of multiple Oncology clinical trial accounts and transactions.

 

The ideal candidate will manage complex financial portfolios, ensuring the accuracy of revenue tracking, budget performance, and compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines. This role requires a blend of high-level financial reporting and hands-on process improvement to optimize the financial health of the Clinical Research portfolio.

 

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate robust teamwork skills along with the ability to work independently, multitask efficiently, and learn rapidly. They will effectively manage conflicting deadlines with a composed and professional demeanor, maintaining focused delivery. Additionally, the candidate must exhibit outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less. 
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat. 
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

 

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, 

 

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Analyze accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level. Construct and assemble data for decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations.

• Capture, track, and report revenue and expenses; determine appropriate procedures for accounting record preparation, research of transactions and reporting. Oversee, reconcile, and resolve problems relative to complicated accounts.

• Collect data and perform research on details of transactions. Generate, review, analyze and communicate financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets. Prepare and present quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.

• Maintain and review accounting process controls; recommend and implement any approved modifications; perform preliminary analysis and recommend solutions. Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.

• Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepare management information reports.

• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports.

• Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed. Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.

• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.

• Serve as a resource to local units and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.

• May act as a lead, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus four years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy.

• Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.

• Pay Range$66,184 - $128,905
• Pay FrequencyAnnually
• Fixed TermN
• Stanford Schools and UnitsSchool of Medicine
• Regular or TemporaryRegular
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job CategoryFinance
• GradeH
• Job Identification200222

Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

World-class exercise facilities

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.