Yale University

Assistant Director, Financial Reporting (89065BR)

Yale University New Haven, CT

University Job Title

Associate Director 3

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (26)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Accounting/ Financial, Administration, Financial

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

50 Division Street New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model

Hybrid

Position Focus

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Yale School of Medicine (YSM), this position will be managing and leading a team of financial analysts as part of the General Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This role has a primary focus on external survey development, the Chart of Accounts (COA) compliance, and internal controls. This position will play a key role in delivering various external deliverables as well as overseeing the monitoring of COA usage and internal controls and will provide assistance to departments, including collaborating and leading efforts to develop solutions, procedures, and guidelines.

Manage a team of financial analysts.

Prepare and submit annual surveys to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), including preparation of related analyses and presentation of results to YSM senior leadership.

Contribute to the preparation of the finance portion of the deliverables for YSM’s periodic accreditation through the AAMC’s Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Oversee The Monitoring Of YSM Accounting Compliance And Corrective Efforts Through Collaboration With YSM Department Business Offices, Including But Not Limited To

Unapproved/unexpensed expense reports and invoices

Labor suspense

COA usage

Other Metrics As Required

Collaborate with YSM leadership, Yale Medicine, and central offices to manage assessments.

In collaboration with the YSM Controller’s Office team and stakeholders, contribute to drafting YSM guidelines, reference documents, procedures, and training guides in assigned areas; Ensure regular updating of the YSM Finance & Administration website content as it relates to YSM Controller’s Office procedures and guidelines.

Review requests for and facilitate set-up/closure of COA segments.

Assist with monitoring internal controls in areas of assigned responsibilities.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

  • Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas. 2. Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility. 3. Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives. 4. Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility. 5. Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 6. Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies. 7. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and seven years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Demonstrated Supervisory experience. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Excellent interpersonal skills; appreciation of team structure and dynamics; skills in collaboration, group facilitation and consensus building.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritize multiple projects.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Demonstrated experience with accounting concepts and financial analysis. Well-developed computer knowledge and experience with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Required Skill/Ability 5

Enthusiasm about working in a dynamic environment with numerous departments.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of Yale University’s accounting and financial systems including Workday, Microsoft Power BI, and Yale Budget Tool (YBT). Thorough working knowledge of Yale University’s business, accounting, and financial policies, and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of financial, accounting, and economic concepts.

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Required

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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