Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 2 weeks ago
Research Accounting Systems Strategist
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Research Accounting Systems Strategist provides tactical and strategic systems design and support to the Research and Research Finance organization, focusing on the design, implementation, and optimization of accounting systems for research financial management.
CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Play a critical role in the continuous design, implementation and optimization of Workday’s research administration and accounting functionality. Assist in the assessment of new system functionality and implementation of new research accounting and financial reporting tools
Assist in the testing, implementation and upgrade of financial and research administration systems (Workday, InfoEd, OnCore, Minuet/Inteum, Fund Driver). Execute and document semi-annual end to end testing for Workday updates
Maintain documentation of processes, user guides and standard operating procedures. Train the end users on Workday and other system best practices and serve as a partner to the business for continuous process improvement. Serve as contact for end users in research administration, research accounting and finance requiring technical or functional support
Collaborate with Finance, IS, HRIS, SCM and Research departments, system vendors and consultants to identify and implement system enhancements
Generate and distribute scheduled and ad hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders. Support audit and compliance efforts by providing system data and supporting documentation
Recommend process improvements based on user feedback and system performance
Participate in user training and onboarding for system tools and reporting functionalities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field required
5 years' experience in research accounting, finance or accounting systems design required
Experience in financial system support in research, higher education or non-profit environment
Experience with project management, change management and business process improvement
Experience in Workday and ERP system design
Familiarity with sponsored research regulations and financial compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance, NIH requirements)
Strong systems mindset and understanding of accounting system workflows
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into user-friendly language
Knowledge of Workday, InfoEd and OnCore
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (191)
2024 (145)
2023 (155)
2022 (139)
2021 (105)
2020 (113)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-13
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