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OCRST Finance Manager – 26639
University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Cancer Center
OCRST Finance Manager (Research Services Pre/Post Award)
Research Services Program Manager
Position 00799124 – REQ 26639
- Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2
Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
Denver Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control. The CU Cancer Center’s vision is to “prevent and conquer cancer. Together.” We do this through our mission statement of “uniting our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care, and education.” Our more than 300 renowned physicians and researchers conduct patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive tumors who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.
The Oncology Clinical Research Services Team (OCRST) Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial oversight and coordination of the investigator-initiated trials (IITs) program conducted by members of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. This includes facilitation of budgets and contracts associated with multicenter IITs, manage post award activities including processing of invoices received and payments due to participating centers. This position will collaborate across the Cancer Center in supporting financial activities as related to the ORIEN and National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) and Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS) programs. This position serves as a finance liaison for finance interactions between the OCRST, Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CCTO), Hematology Clinical Trials Unit (HCTU), UC Health, CU Medicine, Inc., Cancer Center Administration, and the office of Grants and Contracts as required for assigned projects. This position will assist the OCRST Program Director in forecasting and financial reporting, identifying, creating and managing guidelines, policies and best practices for areas of responsibility.
Supervision Received: OCRST Program Director
Supervision Exercised: OCRST Finance Professional
Examples of Work Performed:
Oversee and participate in financial activities related to OCRST functional areas including departmental budget, Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT), and the Oncology Research Information Exchange (ORIEN), and National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN)/ Lead Academic Participating Site (LAPS).
Participate in Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) Review Committee to assist Principal Investigator (PI) in developing budget projection based on protocol information available at time of IIT Committee submission/review
Direct pre and post award activities for IITs which may include highly complex awards such as grants / contracts which involve multiple funding sources, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards
Develop and negotiate clinical trial budgets on IITs including
Review clinical trial protocols in order to draft a study-specific budget that accounts for all procedural and labor costs.
Negotiate budgets with industry, nonprofit organization, and other funding partners.
Review contractual documents to ensure final negotiated terms have been incorporated.
Revise budgets as necessary following clinical protocol amendments
Supervise and provide leadership to OCRST Finance Professional ensuring activities are in alignment with program goals and priorities, and projects meet established deadlines
Provides supervision and leadership as well as oversees orientation, training, performance evaluations, and discipline of OCRST finance staff.
Collaborate with Investigators, Cancer Center Administration and Finance Office staff, and clinical research teams in the development of budgets to be submitted as part of NCI, NIH or other grant applications.
Assists in the development of the annual OCRST budget and forecast; work with Cancer Center and OCRST Leadership to update and review on a regular basis.
Establish best practice guidelines for financial management of multicenter IITs including establishing fee structure for administrative costs, standardizing practice for payments to participating sites and determining best practices for collaboration with Contract Research Organization (CRO).
Develop, implement, and maintain UCCC Policies and Procedures guidelines, job aids or other documentation as related to assigned program area. Work within management team to develop, implement and maintain OCRST policies and procedures in relation to conducting IITs.
Define program priorities in consultation with OCRST Program Director, the CU Cancer Center Assistant Director of Research Administration; Analyze current processes and procedures to identify strategies to enhance central support for assigned program areas
Work across CU Cancer Center clinical research departments, programs, and staff to identify and implement ways to support, standardize and improve financial activities, procedures, and workflows
Perform OnCore pre-award review and signoff for assigned trials
Initiate requests to Office of Grants and Contracts and/or Clinical Research Administration Office (CRAO) for review and execution of clinical research contracts, subcontracts, and/or material transfer agreements on assigned projects
Oversee IIT committee allocation of fund; tracking funds spent and ensuring unspent funds are returned to IIT Committee
Oversee and perform reconciliation, reporting, invoicing and collections of a portfolio of active clinical trials, direct resolution of any misappropriated expenses
Prepare accurate financial documents for all assigned accounts.
Reconcile all assigned financial statements using PeopleSoft reporting tool.
Follow University fiscal policy and provide all necessary documentation to the Office of Grants and Contracts to inactivate closed clinical trial projects.
Work with PI, clinical research team members, funding partners and their representatives, administrative staff throughout the University and UC Health during the life of the protocol.
Collaborate with post-award and billing staff of sponsored projects to resolve any billing compliance issues, including payment for unallowable/unallocable costs or payments non-compliant with the Medicare Coverage Analysis (per Federal and University fiscal policies).
Collaborate with OCRST Program Director and CU Cancer Center Assistant Director of Finance in assessing workloads, staffing needs and makes recommendations as appropriate for assigned program areas
Attends and participates in leadership and management courses for growth and skill development
Willingly accepts additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by management. Performs other related duties and procedures, including special projects, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, business, public health, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years of experience in any pre or post-award areas including accounts payable and accounts receivable and/or project management that included accounting responsibilities.
Two (2) year supporting clinical research pre-award financial activities (can be included in four years of total experience).
Two (2) years supervisory experience (can be included in above experience)
Substitution: Work experience in a related field can substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. Associate’s Degree plus two (2) additional years of related work experience will substitute for the Bachelor’s degree. Masters or other graduate degree in a relevant field of study will substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in academic medical center.
Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, material transfer agreements, and data use agreements.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience with University financial applications including m-Fin and CUMarketplace.
Master’s Degree with emphasis in Finance or Business Administration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HPCPS) coding systems
Good comprehension of contract terminology and confidence in own ability to draft and negotiate contract budget terms.
Excellent interpersonal working and communication skills- both written and verbal.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and to periodically work within short deadlines.
Excellent financial analytical skills – troubleshooting problems and pursuing resolutions.
Excellent computer skills; proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado – that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $62,259 – $79,194 commensurate with skills and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Posting will remain open until filled.
Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 – DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS – 20066 – SOM-U of Colo Cancer Center
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 7, 2022
Unposting Date: Jul 13, 2022, 12:59:00 AM
Posting Contact Email: [email protected]
Position Number: 00799124
