Senior Finance Analyst – Remote Americas | CRO — Columbus

We're expanding our Clinical Solutions Finance capabilities across the Americas, and we're hiring a Senior Finance Analyst to join the team!

As a Senior Finance Analyst you'll work as a hybrid between a project budget analyst supporting the operational project teams' financial activities, and an accountant supporting all general ledger functions and the month-end close cycle activities.

Essential Functions:

• Support the project teams in all financial areas associated with running a clinical trial.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly invoicing worksheet, which is the source document for client invoicing and source of revenue recognition.
• Perform variance analysis comparing forecasted revenue to actual revenue to identify gaps, changes in scope, etc.
• Review work orders and change order budgets in comparison with actual activities to help identify out-of-scope activities.
• Perform monthly Earned Value Analyses (EVAs) in conjunction with Project Directors/Project Managers; participate in monthly project review meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Provide support to the Executive Director of Operational Finance in the preparation of contract documents (statements of work and change orders).
• Work with the Company Accountant to support financial reporting and general ledger functions, and to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information; collaborate with others in Finance to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and ad hoc analyses relating to projects.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow and internal controls.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related business field.

Other Required:

• A minimum of 5 years of general ledger and financial reporting experience, including working knowledge of all areas of the accounting cycle, project budgets, financial project management support, Earned Value Analysis (EVA), and contract review — or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies.
• Ability to undertake occasional domestic and international travel including overnight stays.

Preferred:

• MBA
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for North America or equivalent local qualification.
• CRO industry experience.
• QuickBooks proficiency.

Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of the life cycle of a project with a solid foundation of how financials and contract status impact each stage of a clinical trial.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, QuickBooks or related software, strong Excel/PC skills, and ability to thrive in a multitasking environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on multiple assignments of varying tasks with personnel throughout the organization.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and build relationships with management and others throughout the organization.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently as well as in a team environment; team player with a desire to be an active, long-term participant in the company's growth.

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