Tech Transfer Accountant II

Summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer research and patient care with a mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. The Technology Transfer Accountant II supports post-agreement financial management for financial-bearing agreements, including recording, reporting, reconciliation, and receivables monitoring. The role also assists with accounting systems, financial processes, audits, and resolution of financial data discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of financial systems and processes to meet BODFI operational goals. Test and learn new workflows and processes to enhance daily operations and data management. Reconcile data within the Minuet database in collaboration with management and partner offices to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist in preparing interim, monthly, and annual financial reports to monitor income from financial-bearing agreements. Perform budget-to-actual reconciliations and prepare monthly cash reporting for BODFI. Support the legal accrual process as needed
• Prepare detailed reconciliations and analyses for assigned responsibilities and special projects, collaborating with General Accounting and Research Accounting when necessary. Reconcile milestone cash receipts in Minuet against SRA payments recorded in Workday. Track SRA milestones to support timely invoicing and coordinate with appropriate departments as needed
• Responsible and accountable for monitoring all BODFI receivables including sponsored research funding and licensing revenue
• Work with BODFI’s Database Manager, BODFI Finance, and on occasions other pertinent departments, to research and resolve data and system discrepancies as they relate to financial operations
• Perform other related duties as needed and assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices
• Technical and professional accounting skills; strong reconciliation skills; the ability to work in computer-based, automated accounting systems, accounting procedures and control systems
• Ability to proactively define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw informed conclusions and report to BODFI management
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain favorable working relationships with individuals at all levels in and outside of DFCI
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual with strong interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to be an active participant on various committees and project teams
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses understanding of DFCI policies regarding management of industry Sponsored Research and other BODFI financial matters as appropriate
• Ability to multi-task and function as an integral member of the team
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field
• 3 years of related work experience required
• Experience in the healthcare industry or non-profit organization preferred
• Workday experience and skills preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices
• Technical and professional accounting skills; strong reconciliation skills; the ability to work in computer-based, automated accounting systems, accounting procedures and control systems
• Ability to proactively define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw informed conclusions and report to BODFI management
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain favorable working relationships with individuals at all levels in and outside of DFCI
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual with strong interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to be an active participant on various committees and project teams
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Possesses understanding of DFCI policies regarding management of industry Sponsored Research and other BODFI financial matters as appropriate
• Ability to multi-task and function as an integral member of the team
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field
• 3 years of related work experience required

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the healthcare industry or non-profit organization preferred
• Workday experience and skills preferred

Benefits

• This position's work location is fully remote with the ocassional time onsite as needed.