Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Looking for Manager, Research, Finance and Administration at Chicago, IL Full Time

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Job Description

The Manager of Research Finance & Administration is responsible for overseeing the Dept of Surgery’s research financial portfolio. This includes (but is not limited to), financial reporting, financial reconciliations, payroll cost allocations, full funds management – philanthropy, grant awards (both pre/post), indirect, subcontracts, etc. for the all-research investigators in the Department of Surgery. This position will also serve as the key financial liaison between Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern’s Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM).

This role is paramount to enable accurate financial reporting to funding agencies regarding time/effort, efficient and accurate funds flow (fiscal accountability), and enable a better partnership with Northwestern University. This position will also assist other members of the Finance team to coordinate the financial close of each month, to ensure that grant information is recorded and stewarded properly, and all financial reports are reconciled. The Manager will also assist the Director of Business Operations and Analytics with financial planning, budgeting, fund management and overall financial operations.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs accounting functions across all Research finance, including grant fund accounting and Research financials.
2. Prepares or reviews all payroll cost allocations (PCA) for grant funded individuals in the Department of Surgery.
3. Coordinates the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, quarterly and annual budgeting, presentations and other financial reporting and analysis as needed.
4. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures consistent with those of Stanley Manne Childrens Research Institute (SMCRI) and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Medical Center.
5. Develops financial reporting formats and internal financial reports for the Research and its affiliated organizations.
6. Develops, implements, and enforces accounting controls, internal policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting. Develops new workflows as needed.
7. Prepares external audit schedules for federal grant agencies
8. Develops and maintains financial/budget variance analysis, including timely reporting to Research teams.
9. Coordinates Research financial operations activities, including purchasing, accounts payable and asset management.
10. Serves as a resource to Research management on technical matters relating to financial statements by keeping up to date with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and UPMIFA.
11. Models financial stewardship in decision making and encourages others to be financial stewards.
12. The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations.
13. Other job functions as assigned.

K.S.A.’s:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; experience with research finance highly preferred.
2. Advanced skills in Cayuse software preferred.
3. Four to five years supervisor experience required.
4. Advanced skills in spreadsheet preparation and knowledge of general ledger systems required knowledge of Workday preferred.
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to sensitive data required.
6. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage projects to ensure all deadlines are met is essential.
7. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment with minimum supervision; Ability to work efficiently and accurately with details and fluctuating work volumes.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to collaborate and build relationships cross-functionally using tact, diplomacy and teamwork.
9. Demonstrates ability to foster a cooperative work environment to communicate effectively across a diverse audience.
10. Self-motivator with a positive attitude and a strong drive for results.

Education

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; experience with research finance highly preferred.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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