Financial Analyst

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Department

• Provides financial support, including developing budgets and drafts portions of the budget justifications for proposals and renewals insuring that cost for the projects are covered and appropriate fringe benefit rates and indirect cost rates are used based on DH policies and sponsor guidelines. (10%)
• Works with ancillary departments (pharmacy, laboratory, nursing, etc.) to ensure their respective costs/charges are captured within internal and sponsor budgets for the application. Obtains budget and study approval from ancillary departments as needed. (10%)
• Assist in the coordination of other documents or information required as part of the proposal. Activities may include review of documents, reformatting, providing standard institutional information, etc. Reviews and modifies all sections for adherence to formatting, page limits, and overall presentation and completion prior to submission. (10%)
• Supports the PI in submission of other required documents to insure the information is organized and submitted to SPARO Analyst as needed. (10%)
• Achieves a thorough understanding of the grant process once it has been awarded, including approval of expenses, and reporting requirements. (10%)
• Pre-award processes: Reviews, analyzes and assists Principal Investigator/Program Coordinator in pre-award functions, which include, but are not limited to the following: (10%)
• Ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations and RPF guidelines, and DH policies and procedures. (10%)
• Develops and/or reviews complex budgets for sponsored programs applications and continuing renewals, including clinical trials, for accuracy and compliance with program-specific requirements. (10%)
• Supports Department Administrators (DA) and Principal Investigators (PI) with Cayuse proposal input and reviews prior to submission. Trains in input/processes as needed. Supports internal pre-submission process and routes proposal documents for appropriate institutional approvals; assists with electronic submission process. (5%)
• Supports Manager Grants and Contracts (CHS) in the fiscal management and monitoring of projects. Includes but is not limited to the following: (5%)
• Assist with reviews and approves financial transactions, including purchase and payment requests, patient stipends, and purchase order releases for accuracy and compliance with sponsor regulations and DH policies and procedures. (5%)
• Researches, analyzes and reconciles accounts on a timely basis, maintaining supporting documentation. (5%)

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• 1-3 years Two years of accounting/budgeting experience with federal grants and contracts Required and
• Experience with industry sponsored research is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with federal, state and sponsor regulations, guidelines and policies as related sponsored program and research administration.
• Good communication and time management skills, ability to initiate and participate in problem resolution, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel for the development of budget spreadsheets and other financial reports. This includes the ability to utilize formulas effectively, and format in a presentable, professional manner.
• Familiarity with grants.gov application submission process, as well as other electronic application formats.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.