Research Finance Manager II

                    

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Job Title

Research Finance Manager II

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job Code

T99154

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As Research Finance Manager II for the Taussig Cancer Center, you will supervise and lead financial analysts and support personnel in support of a Finance Director, while managing projects and programs related to revenue cycle, strategic and financial planning, and research initiatives. In this role, you will manage the teams overseeing daily operations and lead clinical research finance activities, including contract review, budget reporting, and budget negotiations. You will also serve as a liaison with physician leadership regarding the financial health of their programs and oversee financial compliance related to grants, certifications, and funding requirements.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

After completing full training, caregivers may work remotely one day per week.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Lead projects and programs (revenue cycle management, financial planning and research).  

• Participate in the financial performance management initiatives in support of the Finance Director and leadership team.  

• Partner with the Finance Director in all financial matters and analyze business plans and initiatives.  

• Identify benchmarks in financial performance, hospital throughput, cost per case, length of stay and productivity metrics.  

• Assist in preparing financial presentations to review operating performance. 

• Assist the Finance Director in business operations, including financial reporting, billing and reimbursement, informatics, and outside strategic business ventures. 

• Assist in developing financial strategic business plans and lead certain aspects of the plans. 

• Work with the Finance Director to prepare business review meetings and provide analysis and interpretation regarding business plans, new staff recruitment, variance analysis and fete requests. 

• Work with the revenue cycle staff to ensure maximum reimbursement and adherence to revenue cycle related policies. 

• Work with the Finance Director on the outlook and annual budget cycle including budget spreads, budget reconciliation, capital budget, business plans and any other budget-related responsibilities. 

• Support the Finance Director with treasury and research budget preparation. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Five to six years of professional and functionally relevant experience inclusive of demonstrated project or people leadership

• In lieu of a degree, extensive experience and or certifications may be considered

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Master’s degree

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Research finance experience

• Experience with financial systems (Oracle, CTMS, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position