Associate Director

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center seeks an Associate Director to provide clinical finance and administration leadership for the Department of Psychiatry. This role involves managing a $62M clinical budget and ensuring the financial stability of the clinical mission.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong skills in financial reporting and management. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Ability to create and analyze budgets and financial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical finance and administration for the Department of Psychiatry.
• Manage a $62M annual clinical operation budget.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and implement strong internal controls.

Skills

Managerial skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director (AD) provides clinical finance and administration leadership for the Department of Psychiatry, reporting to the Director of Clinical Administration. The AD supports the Vice Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for YNHH and manages a $62M annual clinical operation budget, overseeing patient care revenue, clinical contracts, and medical director support. The AD ensures the administrative and financial stability of the clinical mission, including financial and strategic planning, faculty recruitment, compensation, and tracking provider productivity, and manages a team that provides clinical finance and administration services.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide efficient delivery and integration of administrative services for the unit, serving as point of contact for service providers and monitoring provider adequacy.
• Partner with the LA to build financial plans, provide analysis and reporting, authorize transactions per policy, and prepare and analyze unit budgets.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, take corrective action to protect Yale’s assets, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Connect the unit with the university by engaging in university administrative priorities, representing unit needs, and sharing best practices.
• Develop high quality Business Office talent, participate in HR processes, and cultivate diversity within the unit.
• Partner with the LA to shape administrative and operational priorities, translate strategy into action, recommend resources, and assess potential issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Well‑developed managerial, decision‑making, planning, organizational, problem‑resolution, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt styles and negotiate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Strong financial reporting and quantitative skills, including creating and analyzing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts using tools such as Excel.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts and implementation in a complex business environment, including change management.
• Proven ability to manage time and resources, monitor progress, and redirect efforts as needed.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Yale's Financial and Administrative systems, including Workday and YBT, and familiarity with university policies and procedures.
• Experience in a sponsored assets research environment or finance administration within an academic or highly regulated setting, with knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related work experience, including demonstrated leadership, project management, and/or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Additional Information

Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.