<p>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!</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$81,900.00 - $163,425.00</p> <p>Overview The Senior Finance Manager is a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing financial planning, resource allocation, compliance, and operational efficiency within the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI). Reporting to the Executive Director, Center Administration and Finance, this position ensures financial integrity, fiscal responsibility, and strategic alignment with YCCI's research and clinical programs. The incumbent will lead financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and non-federal regulations. The Senior Finance Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing strategic insights to optimize resource utilization, mitigate financial risks, and support decision-making in a complex academic medical center setting. The Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) is a leader in clinical and translational research, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment. As Senior Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring financial sustainability, supporting cutting-edge research, and driving operational excellence. Join us in advancing human health through innovation, strategic financial stewardship, and research administration. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Deep knowledge of Workday Financials and other financial reporting tools. Expertise in fund accounting, grant management, GAAP, and financial compliance in a research-intensive environment. 2. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. 3. Experience working in a matrixed organization, demonstrating the ability to influence stakeholders. 4. Extensive experience with federal and non-federal research funding mechanisms. Ability to synthesize complex financial data and present actionable insights to senior leadership. 5. Proven ability to lead financial teams and drive organizational change and demonstrate personal and professional accountability. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in an academic, research, or healthcare setting. Professional experience in academic/corporate financial accounting field with proven ability to develop P&L's, pro formas, and balance sheets.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>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 Director/Associate Director Finance & Administration. 2. Financial Analyst and Advisor: With the Director/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 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>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. 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