Senior Financial Analyst

We are looking for a dedicated Financial Analyst to manage post-award clinical financial activities in the healthcare industry. This role involves overseeing financial operations, including accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting. As a contract position with the potential for long-term employment (the candidate must be based in California), this opportunity offers the possibility for long-term growth within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile project cost centers on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze budgetary variances and identify trends in expenditures to support financial decision-making.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with project objectives and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, including account balance analyses and future projections.
• Manage grant closeouts, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and preparing final invoices.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research staff, and other stakeholders to maintain financial compliance and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance to research teams on grant management policies, including budgeting and expense reporting.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and adherence to institutional and funding agency guidelines.
• Track and manage contract budgets, invoices, and key financial dates to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications, including developing budgets and justifications.