Research Finance Manager I

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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

As a Finance Manager I supporting the Taussig Cancer Institute, you will provide leadership for projects and programs while supervising a team of Financial Analysts. In this role, you will participate in financial performance management initiatives alongside the Finance Director and leadership team, ensuring proper department operations, cohesion and problem reconciliations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to further enhance your skills, build a strong team and thrive in an innovative healthcare setting. 

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

Candidate must reside in the Cleveland area for onsite meetings at Main Campus.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Partner with the finance director in all financial matters and provide analyses of business plans and initiatives.

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

• Assist in preparation of financial presentations as necessary 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.

• Work with the finance director to prepare for the 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.

• Establish work plan and reviews activity for the reimbursement staff.

• 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 the treasury and research budget preparation.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of professional and functionally relevant experience inclusive of demonstrated leadership of people, processes, projects or functions

• OR extensive experience and certifications

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 

• Master’s Degree 

• Experience and knowledge of research or sponsored programs and contracting

• Experience with invoicing and contracts and negotiations

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.

• In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

• In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities