Investment Accounting Manager

Investment Accounting ManagerWorking 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: $105,000.00 - $174,000.00Job Requisition ID: 135722WDOverviewThe Investment Accounting Manager leads accounting and reporting for a diversified investment portfolio, overseeing a segment of the investment accounting team within the Controller's Office. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and applicable regulatory and tax requirements; evaluating and implementing new and proposed accounting guidance; analyzing complex investment transactions and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment; and overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual investment support schedules, as well as year-end close processes. The Investment Accounting Manager builds and maintains robust investment accounting processes and internal controls, serves as the primary point of contact for auditors on investment accounting matters, and collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. This role provides senior leadership with critical reporting and insights to monitor and help mitigate investment-related risks.Required Skills and AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and internal control concepts with the ability to analyze and interpret financial information and complex business processes and reporting.Collaborative, strategic, adaptable and effective under pressure with strong leadership skills and a track record of accomplishment including group facilitation and consensus building. Proven ability to work in partnership with a wide array of stakeholders.An ability to navigate the complexities of a large, decentralized, complex environment and an effective style with staff and very senior leaders.Strong, well-developed organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with an attention to detail that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of the information provided.The ability to continuously identify and drive process improvements and change throughout the organization.Principal ResponsibilitiesReviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University.Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and non-exempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed.Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments.Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments.Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies.Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects.Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted.Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments.Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments.Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department.Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels.Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis.Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceMinimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in related field and eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Location150 Munson Street, 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 DisclaimerThe 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. 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