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Financial Analyst - CCSG & Extramural Research Development

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Accounting/Finance
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The Core Facilities team supports institutional shared resources that enable cutting-edge research and innovation. These facilities provide essential services and technologies to advance scientific discovery and improve patient care. The department collaborates with faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure financial sustainability and compliance for these critical resources.
The Core Facilities Financial Analyst manages post-award financial activities for multiple institutional core facilities, including budgeting, account oversight, billing, reporting, and compliance. This role also supports financial analysis for new and closing shared resources, assists with business plan updates, and fosters collaboration across departments to maintain operational excellence.
 
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, healthcare administration, or a related field, with at least five years of experience in post-award grants management or core facilities financial management. They bring progressive finance and research administration experience in a healthcare setting, including budgeting, reporting, cost analysis, and strategic planning. In-depth knowledge of Uniform Guidance and other grant regulations, strong financial analysis skills, and proficiency with MD Anderson systems and reporting tools such as Smart View and OBIEE are highly valued. A master’s degree and certification in research administration are preferred.
 
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
 
Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $32.93 – Midpoint $41.11 – Maximum $49.28
 
What’s in it for you?
  • Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
  • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
  • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage post-award financial activities including budgeting, account maintenance, billing, reporting, compliance, and closeout for core facilities.
  • Review award documentation and ensure adherence to sponsor and institutional guidelines.
  • Perform account reconciliations and prepare accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyze historical and projected financial data to support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Implement accounting transactions and resolve issues related to over- or under-spending.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies; perform audits and maintain internal controls.
  • Support annual updates to business plans and pricing strategies for core facilities.
  • Maintain security access and data integrity across financial systems.
  • Attend training to stay current on federal regulations and research administration practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration or related business specialty.

Preferred: Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 2 years Business experience to include project management, data analysis or accounting.

License/Certification

Preferred: Certificate in Research Administration from an accredited granting organization  

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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