Senior Director, Accounting & Compliance

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks an experienced finance manager to lead the Yale School of Medicine finance function. You will supervise billing, analyze financial performance, and prepare monthly statements and school-level reports for senior leadership.

Hybrid work arrangement (two days in office) and collaboration with YSM Finance & Administration staff are key aspects of the role. A Bachelor’s degree and extensive accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field with extensive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with financial systems and analysis to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assesses resources for a major academic office and implements policies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and school-level reports with supporting schedules.
• Oversee billing, journal entries, reconciliations, and Workday data integrity.
• Lead cross-departmental projects to redesign business processes and controls.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance feedback to staff; supervise interns as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Epic

Job description

Yale University in New Haven seeks an experienced finance manager to lead the Yale School of Medicine finance function. You will supervise billing, analyze financial performance, and prepare monthly statements and school-level reports for senior leadership.

Hybrid work arrangement (two days in office) and collaboration with YSM Finance & Administration staff are key aspects of the role. A Bachelor’s degree and extensive accounting experience are required.