Financial Analyst 2, Post Award

Financial Analyst 2, Post Award Faculty Research Management Services Post Award 87908BR University Job Title Financial Analyst 2, Post Award Bargaining Unit None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) Time Type Full time Duration Type Regular Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (24) Wage Ranges Click here to see our Wage Ranges Searchable Job Family Financial Total # of hours to be worked: 37.
5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Work Location Central Campus Worksite Address 221 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT 06511 Position Focus: Reporting to a Manager of FRMS Post-Award, provide analytical and financial services, guidance and consultation to faculty and staff optimizing a PI's use of research funds for awards within assigned portfolios across departments.
Provides high levels of client satisfaction through strong relationship management efforts.
Lead quality assurance initiative while supporting the development of resources for training and best practices.
Responsible for financial and budgetary management of a primary portfolio as well as support for secondary portfolios comprised of multiple departments, federal and non-federal sponsors.
Conducts complex modeling for a PI's portfolio of accounts to develop long and short-term resource plans.
Creates and updates financial plan(s).
Adjusts reporting and analysis to accommodate sponsor requirements.
Cultivates working partnerships and communications with faculty, PIs, OSP and department administrators.
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.
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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.
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Cultivates and maintains strong working partnerships and effective communications with all key stakeholders.
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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 (i.
e.
effort reporting).
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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.
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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.
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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: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, having great attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly.
Required Skill/Ability 2: Proven analytical ability, problem-solving ability, ability to explain data accurately, and resolve complex issues with sound judgment.
Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrated superior customer service orientation and skill with ability to proactively engage clients.
Proven well-developed interpersonal skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4: Proven ability as proactive, resourceful strategic thinker with ability to manage multiple projects on deadline in fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.
Required Skill/Ability 5: Demonstrated aptitude in Microsoft Excel, database query tools, and reporting.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience with Yale Workday.
Knowledge of federal regulations and reporting requirements including: OMB Uniform Guidance, NSF’s PAPPG & NIH GPS.
Experience with Yale policies governing sponsored project management.
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