Clinical Trial Financial Control Analyst

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
We are seeking a Clinical Trial Financial Control Analyst to strengthen financial governance and controls across a large and complex portfolio of clinical trials. This role serves as an independent financial control function between clinical operations billing and finance ensuring that negotiated study budgets are accurately reconciled against services delivered billed and collected.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in identifying financial risks ensuring billing integrity supporting audit readiness and maintaining strong internal controls throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.


General Duties
Analytically reconcile negotiated clinical trial budgets against actual clinical activities performed including patient visits procedures milestones and pass-through expenses
Identify over-delivery under-delivery and structural budget deviations
Quantify financial impact and flag material variances
Validate that billing accurately reflects services delivered and contractual terms
Detect missed incorrect or delayed billings
Work closely with Billing Specialists to resolve discrepancies
Reconcile billed revenue against cash received
Monitor outstanding balances and identify delayed or missing sponsor payments
Quantify financial exposure related to collections
Perform detailed variance analysis explaining what occurred why it occurred and the financial impact
Prepare structured monthly and quarterly reconciliation reports
Escalate material financial risks and systemic issues to the CIM Portfolio Finance Lead
Prepare final financial reconciliation at study close-out
Ensure all billable items are invoiced and payments received
Maintain complete accurate and audit-ready documentation
Ensure segregation of duties through independent review and approval.

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Education / Experience

Education: Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field.

Work experience : Minimum 3-6 years of experience in research finance project accounting or financial analysis.

Required Skills

Advanced knowledge of oral and written French is required
An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English.
Strong understanding of clinical research operations sponsor agreements and billing processes
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
High attention to detail and sound professional judgment
Experience in an academic hospital or research institute environment is an asset.

Additional information

Status : Permanent Full Time.
Pay Scale: $44408.00 - $82427.80. Commensurate with education & work experience.
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Work Site: : Hybrid
If other please specify: 2155 Guy Glen Site and remote.

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Why work with us
4-week vacation 5th week after 5 years
Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations)
13 paid statutory holidays
Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
Telemedicine
RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan)
Training and professional development opportunities
Child Care Centres
Corporate Discounts (OPUS Perkopolis)
Competitive monthly parking rate
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition Program
Flex work options and much more!

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Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact