[Hiring] Business Analyst @Highmark Health

Role Description

The incumbent is responsible for implementation and execution of various post-award and financial management activities for grants, contracts and/or clinical trials within the Sponsored Programs Financial Services (SPFS) supporting Allegheny-Singer Research Institute and Allegheny Health Network. Responsibilities include:

• Award set-up
• Transaction processing
• Compliance review
• Cash management
• Collections
• Financial reporting
• Project close-out

Responsible for material accuracy of financial statements/reports. Analyze financial results and outcomes, trends/projections, performance metrics and provides root cause analysis to help facilitate business decisions while adhering to institutional policies and procedures and Sponsor guidelines.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, budget planning, and financial analysis with the ability to interpret and apply fiscal regulations (preferred with focus on clinical research or healthcare).
  • Ability to assess, research, and resolve complex financial and compliance issues while applying sound judgment.
  • This position requires a deep understanding of financial management in a clinical trial setting, expertise in research accounting, and a strong background in compliance and auditing.
• Preferred:
  • Prior experience in grant, contract and clinical trial financial administration, knowledge of federal agency regulations, policies, and procedures, Uniform Guidance, laws and federal acquisition regulations applicable to research and sponsored programs.
  • Prior experience with clinical trial financial management and/or clinical research billing compliance and regulations.

Requirements

• Organizational and mathematical skills with ability to analyze data, formulate conclusions, demonstrate agility and problem-solving techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to lead financial meetings with all levels within the organization and with ability to translate and summarize numbers into an understandable narrative to others.
• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage large volumes of work to anticipate and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial software and adaptability to new technologies. Understand financial processes and controls including the reconciliations.
• Proficiency with MS Excel skills such as sorting, pivot tables, filtering, lookups, subtotals, basic formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement complex regulations, procedures and/or compliance standards.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $25.87
• Pay Range Maximum: $40.48
• Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.
• The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Company Description

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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