Controller - Accounting

92272BR

Accountant 2

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

Full time

Regular

Administration & Operations

Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)

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Accounting/ Financial, Financial

37.5

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

Central Campus

150 Munson Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Hybrid

Responsible for providing financial information through the interpretation, analysis, reporting, and reconciliation of data. Converts financial data into the useful information that guides unit and/or Yale University leadership to make informed decisions. Recommends improvements to systems, methods, practices, policies, and procedures through information review.

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes information and creates accurate and timely reports that add value to the management of University operations. Applies GAAP to report out on financial conditions. Ensures financial reporting meets the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts data from multiple sources. 2. Financial Methods and Systems: Recommends methods to improve practices, processes and systems. Works with internal and external contacts to carry out department objectives. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and effectively communicates information; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. 3. Accounting and Reconciliation: Accurately records enterprise or subsystem transactions to balance sheets, income statements, and other financial records. Performs reconciliations; navigates through systems and reporting tools to independently resolve routine and non-routine discrepancies. Applies entries to the general ledger or subsystems and ensures adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements and financial reporting considerations. Communicates effectively to unit leadership. 4. Strategic Resource: Translates unit finance objectives into priorities. Reports financial issues and risks and makes recommendations. Contacts appropriate stakeholders to include in communications and approvals. 5. Compliance and Risk Management: Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resources use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.

Developing analytical, accounting, financial management and problem-solving skills. Strong computer proficiency including MS Excel and Word.

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in a busy service-oriented work environment. Commitment to quality and customer service.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues with prudent judgment and tact. Ability to be productive under limited supervision.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Curious and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibilities and projects within role.

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