Manager, Finance

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Overview

The Manager, Finance is responsible for preparing, managing, and administering the financial activities of a department. This role involves ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies, providing oversight for daily financial transactions, managing payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Manager collaborates with department leadership, faculty, and staff to maximize fiscal responsibility, streamline processes, and implement best practices. Key responsibilities include transaction oversight, risk management, staff supervision, and the management of the Financial Review Checklist for the department.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
4. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
5. Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as Microsoft Excel and database management tools.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Bachelor's degree with several years of financial experience, including management experience.
2. Experience with financial management systems such as Workday and YBT and knowledge of procurement functions.
3. Experience managing clinical trial finances in an academic medical center.
4. Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
5. Experience with advanced data analysis tools such as Power BI.

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelors’ degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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.

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