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*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This role serves as a key business partner by coordinating information between sponsor and PI requirements, tracking expense, financial reporting, regulatory compliance and grant management guidance and activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Analysis- Prepares financial models/analyses to support current and proposed business transactions, service offerings, performance improvement initiatives, etc. Prepare utilization analysis and trending. Identify issues that require additional analysis and develop reporting to support the analysis. Assist in the development and implementation of the division's annual and capital budget. Develop and maintain reporting to provide monthly analysis of variances and to make recommendations. Analyze and monitor financial performance and assist in the reporting of financial results. Monitor and report productivity metrics. Provide support for revenue cycle management including billing, coding, charge capture and reporting. Research and resolve payer issues. Participate in projects/initiatives to reduce costs and meet revenue goals.
• Procurement and Operations- Responsible for purchasing activities, acquisition and allocation of resources. Participate in space planning. Monitor business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations; monitor efficient patient flow patterns to maximize clinical and staff efficiency; support the review of policies and procedures for improved utilization and operations; identify opportunities for improving cost and quality of care and develop and provide recommendations for improvement. Initiate departmental financial transactions with approval.
• Systems and Technology- Ensure accuracy of data recording and tracking in applicable clinical, human resource, financial and supply chain systems. Advance the use of technology for decision making processes.
• External Funding- Provide support for activities associated with external funded projects, including development and maintenance of grant budgets and expense tracking. Work with Sponsored Programs and other institutional regulatory offices to support compliance with NIH and other external sponsor guidelines for the application and management of awards. Interact with various program managers and principal investigators, as well as outside funding agencies, to achieve maximum reimbursement of program costs, and successfully satisfy reporting requirements of outside funding agencies.
• Leadership- May provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff. Establishes team goals. Gives input into, and performs employee performance reviews. Oversees and guides work assignments. Serves as the functional expert and provides guidance to the team. Assist in the training of new employees. Serve as a resource and/or mentor to coworkers. Assist in the development and presentation of department training. Identify training needs and provide necessary coaching. May participate in the development and monitoring of an effective staffing and retention strategy, including hiring and terminating employees. May collaborate with human resources business partners to meet talent management goals; support organizational programs/plans and ensure communication, and adherence to Human Resources policies and related legal and/or compliance requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Financial experience in healthcare research and/or grants management

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability