Finance Manager (CORE - Government Contracts)

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a Finance Manager to oversee CORE contracts and grants, develop annual budgets, forecast revenues and expenses, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role requires leading a finance team and coordinating with the operations and governance groups.

You will manage cost proposals, rate setting for government and non-government work, and ensure timely reporting and financial controls, while leveraging Unanet and Infor integrations. Remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance.
• At least 3 years in a management role.
• Progressive financial experience related to government contracts and grants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, DCAA, and FAR.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Associate Director of Operations and collaborates with CORE teams.
• Provides recommendations to improve financial performance and processes.
• Oversees all aspects of CORE finance activities including budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Leads development of government and non-government cost proposals and basis of estimates.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, DCAA, FAR, and sponsor requirements.
• Manages and develops CORE's finance team and mentoring.
• Monitors cost accounting software (Unanet) and integration with Infor/GL.
• Ensures timely budget status reports and financial forecasts.
• Resolves CORE finance issues and supports new business opportunities.

Skills

Government contract accounting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

Unanet

Infor

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) is a leading national outcomes research center dedicated to transforming healthcare for the betterment of people and society by leveraging data, analytics, and technology. We have assembled a talented, multidisciplinary group who are committed to developing solutions to the practical needs of medicine and healthcare. Our organization combines the highest academic ideals with a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the production of useful knowledge. We are distinguished by our creativity, dedication, experience, and skills, and our commitment to having our work make a tangible difference to patients, the public, and society. For additional information on CORE, please visit our website www.medicine.yale.edu/core. The Manager, Finance will oversee financial matters for CORE's government and non-government contracts and grants. This includes overseeing all aspects of CORE's finance activities including the co-development of annual budgets, monthly forecasting of revenue and expenses, close of fiscal periods, development of budgets and rates for proposals, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and general contract cost accounting practices. This person will work directly with the Associate Director of Operations and CORE Business Analyst providing insightful financial analysis that informs CORE's business strategic plans. The Manager, Finance should be conversant with technology, able to assess cost accounting software needs and use technology to optimize reporting and analytical functions. The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time. The duties of this position can be carried out remotely if this meets the business needs of CORE. Flexible work schedules and telecommuting are available if needed and or desired.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Associate Director of Operations and collaborates and leads various teams at CORE (e.g., Compliance, Project Management, Operations, Quality Measures, etc.).
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance, market competitiveness, and finance related processes and internal procedures.
• Oversees all aspects of CORE's finance activities including the development of annual budgets, forecasting of revenue and expenses, close of fiscal periods, and the co-development of budgets and rates for government proposals and financial reporting.
• Leads the development of government and non-government cost proposals, cost/price models, and basis of estimates for proposals.
• Provide analysis and recommendations whenever needed in support of new business opportunities, contract negotiations, pricing and financing strategies, and compliance with contract terms and conditions while ensuring profitability.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP, the DCAA, FAR, and applicable federal, state and sponsor requirements for financial reporting.
• Manage and develop CORE's finance team members, including mentorship to ensure expertise is in place for continual improvement of processes and procedures and crosspollination of knowledge.
• Monitor and updates CORE's cost accounting software (Unanet) to meet federal contracting needs and integration with YNHHS accounting system (Infor) and general ledger.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of budget status reports, financial trends, and forecasts, including coordination of closing cycles of financial systems in a timely manner.
• Provide advice, coordinate, and collaboratively resolve CORE finance related issues.
• Diligently help shape a positive, resilient, innovative, and dedicated high-performance culture committed to excellence.
• Complete other relevant business and financial accounting activities and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a management position. Progressive financial experience related to government contracts and grants. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compliance with GAAP, DCAA, and FAR.

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

• -Strong understanding of government contract accounting, including quoting, progress payments, milestone, and percent of completion billing.
• -Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint, and government cost accounting software.
• -Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• -Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• -Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

N/A

YNHHS Requisition ID 165436