Location:

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

The Research Finance Manager serves as the operational lead for enterprise-wide research financial activities. This role oversees pre- and post-award financial management, ensuring compliant, efficient, and transparent operations that support clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and sponsored programs. The Manager translates financial strategy into daily operations by standardizing processes, monitoring performance, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Develops and manages financial dashboards, KPIs, and reporting (e.g., budget vs. actuals, revenue cycle, accounts receivable aging, study start-up timelines).Leads study budget development and sponsor negotiations in collaboration with Contracts, ensuring alignment with coverage analysis.Manages the Research Finance team, ensuring effective workflow coordination, regulatory compliance, staff development, and the financial sustainability of research operations.Standardizes and oversees pre- and post-award processes, including grant financial management (setup, tracking, reporting, and closeout).Oversees end-to-end research finance operations, including pre-award budgeting, post-award management, invoicing, reconciliation, revenue recognition, and staff supervision, including performance evaluations.Leads and develops research finance staff, fostering cross-functional collaboration with investigators, Finance, Contracts, IRB, Clinical Operations, and sponsors to support efficient study execution.Ensures billing compliance with Medicare Coverage Analysis, CMS requirements, and institutional policies. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and sponsor-specific financial regulations, and support audit readiness in partnership with Compliance and Quality Assurance.Partners with Clinical Trial Units, Research Administration, HRPP, Finance, and Compliance to ensure accurate budgeting, billing compliance, and effective stewardship of research funds.Provides regular financial reporting and insights to executive leadership to support data-driven decision-making and growth.Monitors financial performance across active studies, including revenue, expenses, margins, and overall portfolio health. Implements and monitors internal financial controls, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks across the research portfolio.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, MANAGING FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - BUDGETING, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, organization skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations governing research billing and grant financial management. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of clinical research billing compliance, Medicare Coverage Analysis, and sponsor billing requirements. Required Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of core work experience in research finance, clinical trial budgeting, or healthcare financial management, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or managerial role. Experience with pre-award and post-award financial management. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Bending and Stooping = 80%
   Climbing = 40%
   Keyboard Entry = 80%
   Kneeling = 60%
   Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
   Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
   Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
   Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
   Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
   Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
   Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
   Reaching = 80%
   Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
   Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
   Running = 40%
   Sitting = 60%
   Squatting = 80%
   Standing = 80%
   Walking = 80%
   Audible Speech = 80%
   Hearing Acuity = 80%
   Smelling Acuity = 40%
   Taste Discrimination = 0%
   Depth Perception = 80%
   Distinguish Color = 80%
   Seeing - Far = 80%
   Seeing - Near = 80%
   Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
   Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
   Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
   Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
   Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
   Asbestos = 0%
   Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
   Dust = 60%
   Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
   Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
   Hazardous Medication = 80%
   Latex = 0%
   Computer Monitor = 80%
   Domestic Animals = 40%
   Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
   Fire Risk = 40%
   Hazardous Noise = 0%
   Heating Devices = 0%
   Hypoxia = 0%
   Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
   Magnetic Fields = 40%
   Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
   Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
   Potential Electric Shock = 40%
   Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
   Radiation = 40%
   Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
   Unprotected Heights = 0%
   Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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