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Finance Manager
Church St South, 100
Source: Yale University careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $68,000 — $120,500 USD per year
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From Yale University's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
This position will manage a team of Portfolio & Grant Analysts providing grants management support including post-award maintenance, reporting and metrics. The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing expert analytical and financial services, guidance and consultation to faculty and staff to optimize the Principal Investigator's use of research funds and mitigate risk of non-compliance for all awards with an assigned portfolio.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial management and oversight of the portfolio of accounts, including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and planning and will apply expertise to all of the portfolios for sponsored research projects and provide direction to aid the client and direct faculty in in making informed, strategic decisions as well as financial expertise in support of the department of Pathology.
This position will provide day to day management of a team of accountants and financial assistants who provide complex modeling for PI's portfolios of funds to develop long and short-term resource plans. Cultivates working partnerships and communications with faculty, PIs, OSP, YCCI and departmental/IBO leadership. Manages all aspects of the work activities to ensure the highest quality of customer service, financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements and Yale University policies and procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Well-developed financial, decision-making, planning, organizational, and problem-resolution skills. Ability to anticipate and manage change in the business environment.
2. Strong attention to accuracy and clear understanding of confidentiality is essential. Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude and works well as part of a team.
3. Detailed oriented, organized and ability to multi-task.
4. Superior computer skills with specific knowledge and ability with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Tableau.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships and communicate with faculty, staff and external clients/customers.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Financial Services Manager: Provides comprehensive financial services (educational, research and/or clinical) for which (s)he is accountable. Escalates issues or concerns on financial, operational services and administrative business affairs to the Associate Director or Director, Finance & Administration.
2. Financial Analyst and Advisor: With the Director or Associate Director, builds financial plans for the unit. Provides comprehensive financial information, analysis and reporting. Monitors and evaluates use of financial resources; recommends adjustments; takes action as appropriate. Oversees, monitors, and authorizes daily financial transactions per policy. Responds to financial inquiries from Dean/ Director/Chair.
Identifies available financial resources (current/future); recommends efficient resource deployment to support unit objectives. Prepares all funds budgets. Enables academic leadership focus on program activities by: managing financial support services for the unit; assessing financial and/or operational challenges and opportunities and solving for and/or leveraging these working with the Director and/or others as appropriate; facilitating and strengthening the interface between unit needs/requirements and service providers and
activities.
3. Risk Manager: Implements and maintains strong internal controls. Provides reasonable assurance of effective, appropriate resource use; accurate financial information; adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. Takes corrective action to protect Yale’s assets, resources, information and reputation. Identifies, communicates, and addresses issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Ensures all faculty and staff know regulations, policies, procedures and Yale requirements that pertain to their scope of activity. Escalates issues to the Director, Finance & Administration as appropriate.
4. University Citizen: Connects the unit and University through communication, alignment of priorities, and active participation in University administrative priorities. Implements initiatives generated by the Director, Finance & Administration and the University. Represents unit needs, challenges, and opportunities at the Director, and/or University level. Creates opportunities to enhance the image and value of the unit. Shares knowledge and best practices with others.
5. Talent Manager and Developer: Effectively attracts, retains, and develops high quality talent. Collaborates with HR partners and Director in selection, performance management and career development processes, and addresses employee relations issues in accordance with University guidelines and contractual agreements. With the Director, assesses non-faculty personnel and unit’s future talent needs. Cultivates a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives in the unit.
Maximizes employee performance and creates an environment that encourages professional growth and career development of employees. Plays a critical role in onboarding and orienting any new Director, Finance and Administration to the unit’s finances and book of business.
6. Strategic Resource: With the Director (and, when appropriate, with the Dean/Director/Chair or other key staff) contributes to shaping the unit's financial and operational priorities and the strategic planning process. Translates strategy into actions; assesses resources available for unit goal achievement, e.g., funding, space, technology, staff capabilities and capacity; recommends resource uses to achieve short and long-term goals; identifies factors that may impact the unit’s ability to meet its mission and goals.
Recognizes and raises potential issues, ideas and solutions to Director.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors’ degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
10/24/2026
Job Category
Manager
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (M5)
Salary Range
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Benefits
- A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at: Yale Benefits
- Time Type
- Full time
- Duration Type
- Staff
- Work Model
- Hybrid
- 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.
- Health Requirements
- Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
- Posting Disclaimer
- Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
- 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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
- The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy 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.
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