Financial Analyst II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The position manages a complex portfolio of clinical research studies conducted within the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC). Assures accuracy of study budgets and contracts and reconciles study expenditures throughout protocol lifecycle ensuring that studies are financially sustainable.

Reports to the Post award Clinical Trials Fiscal Program Manager for the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center. Works closely with IIRC faculty and staff physicians and other clinical providers and support staff within and outside of the Fred Hutch/UW system. Establishes and maintains professional relationship with study sponsors.

Responsible for the post award management of IIRC clinical trials including budget management reporting and close-out ensuring all IRB regulations are adhered to. Works independently and in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to direct operations and manage professional relationships with customers (investigators) Center finance and pharmaceutical sponsors. Accountable for all financial aspects of cellular immunotherapy trials managed by the IIRC clinical research team ensuring appropriate management of all trial budgets throughout the lifetime of the study.

• Directs financial management of ongoing clinical trials including tracking payment schedules billing and budget management. Support the post award manager in invoicing sponsors each fiscal quarter providing supplementary documentation as needed
• Review and audit for correctness patient care invoices to ensure compliance with clinical trial research agreements
• Assist in overseeing a large and complex financial portfolio of contracts ensuring financial viability throughout the lifecycle of each study
• Maintain standard operating procedures for trial account auditing and payment reconciliation for close out.
• Work closely with Fred Hutch Finance and Clinical Research Support to support clinical trials accounting policies and procedures
• Responsible for reviewing receipts and submitting travel reimbursement request in compliance with institutional policies and funding guidelines
• Review internal budget and Oncore CTMS financial console / Calendar in alignment with protocol requirements and study sponsor funding terms
• As needed assists the preaward team in completing registrations navigating the budget through the FH/UW systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting or finance preferable in a research or not-for-profit environment.
• Working knowledge of financial information and related operational statistics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience managing clinical trial finances.
• Familiarity with clinical trial billing process.
• Previous experience developing complex multi-phase clinical trial budgets; negotiating study budgets and revisions and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with study close-out and successful audit preparation.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel and Word and experience working with databases required.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with clinical trials.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80476 to $120681 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Most Fred Hutch jobs requiresomeon-campus work. However there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area.This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

This position is not eligible for H1-B sponsorship at this time.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).