Associate Director, Sponsored Projects Compliance

Yale Cancer Center

New Haven (CT)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 174,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Yale Cancer Center seeks an Associate Director of Compliance & Continuous Improvement in Sponsored Projects Financial Administration. This leader partners with the Associate Controller to modernize research financial operations, streamline workflows, and embed QA across the sponsored projects lifecycle.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled solutions and cross-team collaboration to ensure sponsor compliance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and about ten years of related experience, including

Qualifications

Superior interpersonal skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong customer service skills in a fast-paced team environment.
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial systems and processes for grants; ensure alignment with policies.
Continuously improve processes to streamline operations and strengthen internal controls.
Lead and manage financial analysts responsible for monitoring project expenditures and reconciliations.
Manage accounts receivable for sponsored awards and resolve discrepancies.
Engage stakeholders; provide financial guidance and support to researchers and offices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

MS Office

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ten years of related experience

3+ years of managerial experience

Tools

Workday

SQL / data analytics tools

Job description

The role emphasizes AI-enabled solutions and cross-team collaboration to ensure sponsor compliance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and about ten years of related experience, including

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