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Job Description
Department:
Internal Medicine - Administration 100
Church Street South, New Haven, Connecticut Job ID:
131300WD $92,000.00 - $146,750.00 Description 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 - $146,750.00 Overview Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Finance, and with latitude for exercising discretion and independent judgment, perform a variety of analytical and financial functions for the Department of Internal Medicine. The position will provide financial oversight of 11 sections and the management of a centralized financial team. The position will serve as a partner between sections and the centralized financial units to aid section leadership in decision-making and be able to provide relevant analysis to assist with the strategic direction of the section(s). The position will be responsible for the oversight of the centralized financial analyst team that will handle all reporting, YBT maintenance, Workday ledger monitoring/maintenance, and providing timely, accurate, and consistent reporting to departmental/sectional leadership. This team will consist of financial analysts and departmental financial assistants. This position will be responsible for ensuring that COA management and consistent standards for use of COAs are being implemented across all sections. This will include assisting in the development of a standardized hierarchy across the department for the utilization of COAs as well as ensuring that the analysts are applying the same standards across all sections. This is integral to ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting. The position will also be integral to implementing Yale Medicine initiatives to lead clinical mission COA location-based driven financial reporting across the sections- including running financial analysis on specific practice locations to advise on short-term to long-term strategic goals.
In addition:
Manage, track and analyze the financial reporting of the department. Determine budgetary constraints; identify areas of excessive spending or under-utilization based on financial goals and priorities. Oversee the forecast projections of the central financial team. Monitor budget v. actual performance for sections and work with Associate Director of Finance on implementing corrective actions when necessary. Participate in annual closeout and monthly monitoring process. Provide technical assistance and direction to central finance team in solving moderate to complex problems or issues or completing projects. Serve as key financial support for Central Administration and perform special projects as needed. Use Workday, YBT and Excel to create specialized reports that examine and analyze financial reports and records. Create system to track various monthly, quarterly and yearly tasks. Distribute requests from YSM and Department Central Administration to sections; represent departmental needs, challenges and opportunities. Assist in development of departmental policies and procedures associated with financial reporting and transaction processing in line with University and YSM policies. Provide direction to central financial team to fulfill all ad hoc reporting requests from Department and Sectional leadership. Interact on the department's behalf with other business administrators, chairs, directors, University officials, medical directors, research, administrative and clinical staff over a wide variety of issues supporting the clinical, research, administrative, financial and operational needs of the department. Required Skills and Abilities Required Skill/Ability 1: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University. Ability to communicate policy and procedures to staff and faculty in a 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 financial information. Required Skill/Ability 3: Strong organizational skills and ability to lead a financial team that consists of a financial manger, financial analysts, and financial assistants to provide consistent, timely, and accurate financial support to departmental leadership. Well-developed analytical and problemsolving skills. Required Skill/Ability 4: Comprehensive knowledge of financial and economic concepts, modeling and analysis. Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and planning principles and processes. Required Skill/Ability 5: Ability to work independently, multi-task, use good judgment, work under pressure and meet deadlines Preferred Skills and Abilities Thorough working knowledge of departmental financial reporting and analysis; experience with Workday and YBT applications and reporting tools, knowledge of Yale University business, accounting and financial policies and procedures; extensive knowledge of University accounting and financial systems. Principal Responsibilities 1.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 Date 12/12/2025 Job Category Manager Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (26) Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid Location 100 Church Street South, New Haven, Connecticut 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). 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