STARS Requisition number

94835BR

Posting Position Title

YCCI Senior Finance Manager

Essential Duties

1. 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.

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

No

Duration Type

Regular

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title

Senior Manager, Finance

Worksite Address

2 Church Street South Doctor's Building

New Haven, CT 06519

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

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.

Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

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.

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.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

Master’s degree or CPA preferred.

Posting Disclaimer

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 particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

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).

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (M6)

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Supervisory Organization

YSM Cores - YCCI

Time Type

Full time

Required Skill/Ability 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.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Experience working in a matrixed organization, demonstrating the ability to influence stakeholders.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Extensive experience with federal and non-federal research funding mechanisms. Ability to synthesize complex financial data and present actionable insights to senior leadership.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Proven ability to lead financial teams and drive organizational change and demonstrate personal and professional accountability.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

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Work Model

Hybrid

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