Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Contract: expected contract duration 6+ months $30-32/hr Hybrid- NYC Must Haves:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education and experienceMinimum of three years of related financial or research administration experienceIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detailStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentPreferred:Experience with financial management in clinical researchFamiliarity with industry-sponsored clinical trialsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft TeamsDemonstrated ability to work with investigators, research teams, and administrative partnersStrong customer service orientationExperience interpreting contracts and budgetsKnowledge of university or academic medical center financial systems and policiesJob Description: The Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of industry-sponsored clinical trials. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the analyst plays a key role in managing clinical trial finances on behalf of investigators and their teams. This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders—including contract officers, budget analysts, and other financial analysts—as well as with external sponsors and research teams. Key Responsibilities:Reconcile trial-related financial transactions including accruals, invoices, and paymentsMaintain ongoing communication with sponsors, research teams, and administrators regarding account status and financial concernsMonitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding paymentsReview and interpret contracts and budgets to support proper financial tracking and invoicingGenerate and distribute invoices, and follow up to ensure timely paymentsAudit and analyze account activity to ensure financial accuracyMaintain accounts within the university’s accounting systemRespond to financial inquiries with clear analysis and recommendationsPresent financial activity and updates to stakeholders for assigned trialsEnsure accurate and timely closeout of trial accounts by reviewing all financial documentationStay current on relevant university policies related to clinical researchSupport continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reconciliation and reporting processes #AFHR