Portfolio & Grant Accountant

Department: School of Public Health - Office of Finance and Administration 221 Whitney Ave, New Haven, Connecticut Job ID: 136733WD $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Description ---------------

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Overview

Reporting to the Post Award Manager in the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), the Portfolio & Grant Accountant will be responsible for the financial management and oversight of a portfolio of accounts, including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, planning and compliance. This portfolio may include global/international components of sponsored awards. The incumbent will be expected to apply expertise to a portfolio for sponsored research projects and provide direction to aid the faculty and direct staff in making informed, strategic decisions. This position will operate as a mentor for others and may supervise M&P and/or C&T staff.

Position Focus: Provide financial expertise in support to the faculty and administrative staff for the Yale School of Public Health. This position will support the research mission on sponsored and non-sponsored funding sources, including grants, contracts, subawards, gifts & endowments. Responsible for complex modeling for PI’s portfolio of funds to develop long and short-term resource and spending plans. Creates and updates financial plans and financial reporting. Cultivates working partnerships and communications with faculty, PIs, OSP, SPFA YCCI, and departmental leadership. Manages all aspects of the work activities to ensure the highest quality of customer service, financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements and Yale University po...