Financial Analyst - Post Award

Position Focus :

• Please note that this is currently a remote position, however, candidates must reside in Connecticut and have the flexibility to come to the New Haven, CT campus for training and onsite work when needed.

Under the general direction of the Senior Research Finance Manager in the Integrated Business Office (IBO-Departments of Dermatology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery) this position will provide post-award accounting, reporting and analytical support for faculty and staff in the assigned area. The Financial Analyst Post Award will be responsible for the financial management and stewardship of a portfolio of grants and contracts for sponsored research and other departmental accounts.

Essential Duties

1. Responsible for financial and budgetary management of a designated client portfolio. Provides guidance and oversight for budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting. Maintains expertise in University budgeting processes and procedures as well as Federal and sponsor specific requirements. 2. Conducts complex strategic modeling that encompasses a Principal Investigators’ complete portfolio of grants to support the design and development of long and short term resource planning. Creates and updates financial plan(s), reflecting strategic direction, programmatic priorities and all other requirements. Adjusts processes, reporting and analysis to accommodate sponsor specific requirements. 3. Cultivates and maintains strong working partnerships and effective communications with all key stakeholders. 4. Mitigates risks associated with sponsor non-compliance by identifying deficiencies in fund management. Develops and implements process and system changes to prevent or eliminate risk. Identifies and addresses internal control issues as they arise. Responsible for development and implementation of sophisticated reporting and analytical practices as well as sound and efficient internal controls to ensure compliance with all University policies and procedures ( effort reporting). 5. Collaborates across organizational and functional boundaries to maximize the support provided to clients. Acts as a liaison between clients and various central University administrative offices. 6. Keeps abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of grants and contracts. Ensures compliance with regulatory, University and other training mandates. 7. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or finance and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Sponsored Awards management experience. Demonstrated ability with fund accounting and or research administration.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Well developed analytical, organizational and communication skills, combined with ability to be flexible and to prioritize competing assignments. High attention to detail.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and effectively with a wide range of individuals, including faculty and lab staff. Ability to exhibit and maintain a positive and cooperative attitude for support.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Ability to prioritize and ensure critical tasks are accomplished within time constraints.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Strong computing skills, including advanced level of excel.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Previous sponsored award / research administration experience in an academic setting. Knowledge of Yale University and / or sponsor policies and procedures, Workday, YBT and proven experience working in research administration.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

Health Screening

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.

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.