Portfolio & Grant Accountant (Hybrid Opportunity)

Requisition 86468BR

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

General Purpose: The Portfolio & Grant Accountant will be responsible for the financial management and oversight of a portfolio of accounts, including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and planning and will apply expertise to a portfolio for sponsored research projects and provide direction to aid the client and direct staff in making informed, strategic decisions as well as financial expertise in support to the administrative staff and faculty for the Integrated Business for Yale School of Public Health. Responsible for complex modeling for PI’s portfolio of funds to develop long and short-term resource plans. Creates and updates financial plans and financial reporting. Cultivates working partnerships and communications with faculty, PIs, OSP, YCCI, and departmental 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. The successful candidate will also be responsible for Monthly Financial Reporting and Compliance – Extracts, consolidating and analyzing data from a variety of sources for use in communicating budget, actuals and forecast. Responsible for aspects of the monthly financial review checklist for the research mission, inclusive of corrective actions determined necessary because of the review.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required. Four years of related financial experience required. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of continual process improvement and data driven process monitoring and decision-making.
Excellent oral written communication skills. Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships and communicate with faculty and staff.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. 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.
Well-developed financial analysis and data mining skills and an understanding of financial models.
Demonstrated proficiency with PC-related software including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Strong background in finance and financial analysis.
Preferred Education and Experience: Prior experience with Grants & Contract Administration, the use of Workday Financials and/or the Yale Budgeting Tool (YBT), in addition to other University financial tools, reports and programs. Experience as an accountant or as a financial professional. Experience and/or interest in mentoring and advising staff.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at bit.ly/YaleCareers-86468BR. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Marisa Berti

Talent Sourcer

Yale University Human Resources, Talent Acquisition

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