Controller-BCRI Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Controller-BCRI

Job ID:

32855

Job Category:

Finance and Accounting

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Administration

Facility:

BMHCC System Services

Location:

Memphis, TN
Overview

Job Summary:

The Controller – BCRI works along-side the Executive Director to analyze, develop, negotiate, and finalize department budgets and contracts along with performing monthly and annual budget reviews for the Baptist Clinical Research Institute. The controller will handle invoicing for both industry and federal entities as well as any private entity (e.g. IRB Invoicing). The Controller keeps updated knowledge of and followspliance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, Federal and Sponsor regulations and guidelines, BMHCC, and BCRI policies and procedures. The Controller maintains and assures accuracy of all department budgets and billing, invoicing, and tracking of these activities through the CTMS (clinical trials management system). The Controller develops Coverage Analyses, Comprehensive Cost-Time Analyses and develops and implements policies to support internal contracting guidelines and processes. The Controller is also responsible for the financial waterfall, aging report, accounts payable, financial reconciliation in CTMS-VELOS, and month-end close activities. The Controller will work with the Executive Director and other relevant members of BCRI team for budget negotiations for clinical trials and contracts.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall financial management of the department including but not limited to capital and operational budgeting, variance analysis and pro-forma generation as well as management of resources within financial and workload standards.
Responsible for overall operational management including but not limited to hiring, training, supervising, counseling, evaluating all employees and maintaining regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department. Provides leadership throughmunicating the BMHCC vision/values, coaching and setting of departmental policies and goals.
Responsible formunicating and interacting with key internal and external customers.
Coordinates the listing and accounting for assets and related depreciation calculations
Other duties may be performed as assigned. Travel may be required.
This position is on-site only. Remote working privileges will be activated.
Some of the most important attributes include:
Strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of accounting principles, tax laws, and financial reporting standards. Should be well-versed in using accounting software and tools to analyze and interpret financial data.
Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information. Should be able to spot errors and discrepancies quickly and take appropriate action to correct them.
Strategic mindset to support BCRI’s short-term and long-term goals, display ability to recognize possible risks and opportunities and derive meaningful insights to assist BCRI’s goals.
Ethical integrity to ensurepliance with financial regulations and show a strong sense of integrity andmitment to professional conduct. Should be uphold the Baptist values and culture of transparency and accountability.
Description
Minimum Requirement
Preferred / Desired
Experience
3 years of accounting/finance experience and 3 years of contract analysis and contract negotiations
Required. Clinical trial sponsor budget negotiation Sponsor billing.
Experience in finance/accounting. Experience working in clinical research, healthcare
Finance and /or pharmaceutical industry. Experience
Working with industry sponsored research. CRO Experience. Knowledge in the pharmaceutical
Industry Knowledge in clinical research study Proposals and funding
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business. Knowledge of basic financial principles andpliance standards such as CMS guidelines and anti-kickback statutes and regulations. Ability
to read and understand basic legal and contract
terminology. Ability to read and understand clinical
trial protocols. Financial analysis skills, project management skills and analytical decision making skills, financial projections
Masters’s degree in Accounting Finance or Business
related field.
certifications such as ACRP or CCRC will be a plus
Training
CITI Training; Clinical Research Coordinator
Certification
Special Skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Clinical Trial Management System, Excellent Organizational Skills
Licensure
N/A