Assistant Director, Finance

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!Salary Range$92,000.00 - $146,750.00OverviewUnder the general direction of the Associate Director,Finance, and with latitude for exercising discretion andindependent judgment, perform a variety of analytical andfinancial functions for the Department of InternalMedicine. The position will provide financial oversight of11 sections and the management of a centralized financialteam. The position will serve as a partner betweensections and the centralized financial units to aid sectionleadership in decision-making and be able to providerelevant analysis to assist with the strategic direction ofthe section(s). The position will be responsible for theoversight of the centralized financial analyst team that willhandle all reporting, YBT maintenance, Workday ledgermonitoring/maintenance, and providing timely, accurate,and consistent reporting to departmental/sectionalleadership. This team will consist of financial analysts anddepartmental financial assistants. This position will beresponsible for ensuring that COA management andconsistent standards for use of COAs are beingimplemented across all sections. This will includeassisting in the development of a standardized hierarchyacross the department for the utilization of COAs as wellas ensuring that the analysts are applying the samestandards across all sections. This is integral to ensuringthe integrity of our financial reporting. The position willalso be integral to implementing Yale Medicine initiativesto lead clinical mission COA location-based drivenfinancial reporting across the sections- including runningfinancial analysis on specific practice locations to adviseon short-term to long-term strategic goals.In addition: Manage, track and analyze the financialreporting of the department. Determine budgetaryconstraints; identify areas of excessive spending orunder-utilization based on financial goals and priorities.Oversee the forecast projections of the central financialteam. Monitor budget v. actual performance for sectionsand work with Associate Director of Finance onimplementing corrective actions when necessary.Participate in annual closeout and monthly monitoringprocess. Provide technical assistance and direction tocentral finance team in solving moderate to complex problems or issues or completing projects. Serve as keyfinancial support for Central Administration and performspecial projects as needed. Use Workday, YBT and Excelto create specialized reports that examine and analyzefinancial reports and records. Create system to trackvarious monthly, quarterly and yearly tasks. Distributerequests from YSM and Department CentralAdministration to sections; represent departmental needs,challenges and opportunities. Assist in development ofdepartmental policies and procedures associated withfinancial reporting and transaction processing in line withUniversity and YSM policies.- Provide direction to central financial team to fulfill all adhoc reporting requests from Department and Sectionalleadership. Interact on the department's behalf with otherbusiness administrators, chairs, directors, Universityofficials, medical directors, research, administrative andclinical staff over a wide variety of issues supporting theclinical, research, administrative, financial and operationalneeds of the department.Required Skills and AbilitiesRequired Skill/Ability 1: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability toadapt communication style to address the needs ofindividuals at all levels throughout the University. Ability tocommunicate policy and procedures to staff and faculty ina way that encourages willing compliance.Required Skill/Ability 2:Ability to create new and complex reports (Excel ,Word,etc.) for tracking, analysis and communication of financialinformation.Required Skill/Ability 3:Strong organizational skills and ability to lead a financialteam that consists of a financial manger, financialanalysts, and financial assistants to provide consistent,timely, and accurate financial support to departmentalleadership. Well-developed analytical and problemsolvingskills.Required Skill/Ability 4:Comprehensive knowledge of financial and economicconcepts, modeling and analysis. Comprehensiveknowledge of budgeting and planning principles andprocesses.Required Skill/Ability 5:Ability to work independently, multi-task, use goodjudgment, work under pressure and meet deadlinesPreferred Skills and AbilitiesThorough working knowledge of departmental financialreporting and analysis; experience with Workday and YBTapplications and reporting tools, knowledge of YaleUniversity business, accounting and financial policies andprocedures; extensive knowledge of University accountingand financial systems.Principal Responsibilities1.Ensures implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures developed by institutional process leaders, including transformation of planning and financial management practices. 2.Manages team resources that monitor and plan long-term and annual budgeting, forecasting and financial management activities. 3.Develops and maintains knowledge of University finance and budgeting processes and applicable federal, state and university policies and procedures, and the activities of a designated portfolio to ensure effective budget control and financial management. 4.Reviews and recommends budget and financial management processes in order to achieve simplicity, speed and quality for finance department. 5.Interprets accounting policies, procedures, and processes and reports to finance department management on findings. 6.Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations, contractual requirements and University policy. 7.Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8.May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance. Six years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Job Posting Date12/12/2025Job CategoryManagerBargaining UnitNONCompensation GradeAdministration & OperationsCompensation Grade ProfileSenior Manager; Senior Program Leader (26)Time TypeFull timeDuration TypeStaffWork ModelHybridLocation100 Church Street South, New Haven, ConnecticutBackground Check RequirementsAll 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 RequirementsCertain 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 DisclaimerSalary 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. 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