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Research Financial Analyst

Cleveland Clinic

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Compensation
$58–88K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Research Financial Analyst supports Cancer Research by analyzing monthly financial activity, developing action plans for variances with investigators and research management, and supporting budgets for new projects. The role also handles invoicing, reconciliation, and patient payment reimbursements. It is a regular PRN position performed remotely, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, and applicants must reside in Ohio, Florida, or Nevada.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AccountingMonth-End ClosingFinancial Accounting SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteFinancial AnalysisBudget DevelopmentBudget NegotiationFinancial ReconciliationFinancial Reporting

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Related Field5 Years Accounting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Financial Analyst, you will perform monthly analysis for research activity within Cancer Research, developing action plans for identified variances in collaboration with principal investigators and the research management team. In this role you will serve as a key member supporting budget development, negotiation, and execution for new projects. Responsibilities also include invoicing, reconciliation, and processing patient payment reimbursements. This position at Cleveland Clinic plays an essential role in advancing the organization's mission, vision, and values by enabling data-driven decision-making, strengthening research initiatives, and ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working remotely between 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week .

To be considered for this role, caregivers must reside in Ohio, Florida or Nevada.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Perform monthly research financial oversight and develop action plans for the variances and issues with investigators and research management.

  • Maintain current knowledge of research, financial policies and applications.

  • Monitor for compliance with policy.

  • Report any compliance issues to the research management team.

  • Provide ad hoc reports, reconcilements and schedule for management.

  • Responsible for budget development and oversight of research activities.

  • May negotiate budgets, contracts and business terms with external funding agencies.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field

  • Five years of experience in Accounting

  • Practical understanding of accounting and month-end closing cycle

  • Exceptional experience with financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

  • Typical physical demands include a high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a PC.

  • Normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying of 5 to 15 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

How this job compares

Set against the 6,010 open Financial Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–88K/yr
  • Ohio median$80–120K/yr81 salary ranges
  • US median$85–135K/yr3,949 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $73K, is 26% below the Ohio median midpoint ($99K) — in the lowest quarter of Financial Analyst salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 200 open Financial Analyst jobs in Ohio and 6,010 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Financial Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,827 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,118 of the 6,010 open Financial Analyst jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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