Financial Analyst

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for executing various financial procedures and preparing periodic reporting requirements to support the company’s Finance, Commercial and Delivery organizations. Tasks can include assisting with the company’s month end close by creating journal entries, maintaining financial schedules, and creating financial transactions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support client reporting requirements, including preparing protocol budget estimates and actual client spend schedules

• Assist with the financial system setup for new customers, contract awards and pricing schedules
• Prepare IRB invoices, review invoices for accuracy, distribute invoices, and perform other similar processes associated with the invoice-to-payments cycle
• Prepare journal entries and updating of periodic financial close schedules
• Respond to both internal business partner and external client inquiries
• Preparation of periodic KPIs for management
• Peer review of work performed by junior team members
• Create ad hoc reporting as needed
• Assist with acquisition related activities
• Maintain databases to ensure data is up to date and accurate

• Montor shared mailbox; respond to invoice inquiries, credit memo requests, and fee schedule requests, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Location

This role is open to candidates working onsite in the Wellesley, MA office. 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of related finance or accounting experience
• Strong computer skills with MS EXCEL (Intermediate), MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Tableau, Oracle SQL, Salesforce, and NetSuite accounting software experience
• Accounting procedures and practical knowledge of GAAP
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to provide solutions and follow-up within established rules and timelines
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to apply established rules and procedures in performing work
• Communication skills required (includes face to face, phone calls, email, and professional writing)
• Thoroughness
• Mathematical and analytical thinking skills
• Data entry skill and accuracy

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.

The base salary range for this role is $58,000 - $96,000. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.