Senior Finance & Operations Controller

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven seeks an Assistant Controller to lead finance operations across multiple units. You will establish accounting principles, ensure compliance, and partner with unit leadership and central finance to maintain strong internal controls and accurate reporting.

You will oversee payroll, invoicing, journal entries, billing, and financial systems such as Workday, driving process improvements and audit readiness while supporting responsible resource management and strategic

Qualifications

• CPA and/or public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 7+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree and professional certification desirable.
• Experience in large, decentralized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across multiple units.
• Ensure internal controls and audit readiness.
• Lead accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and billing processes.
• Collaborate with unit leadership and central finance.
• Drive process improvements and risk mitigation.
• Support sponsored project accounting and reporting.

Skills

Financial accounting

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Workday experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in accounting

CPA

Tools

Workday

Accounting systems

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven seeks an Assistant Controller to lead finance operations across multiple units. You will establish accounting principles, ensure compliance, and partner with unit leadership and central finance to maintain strong internal controls and accurate reporting.

You will oversee payroll, invoicing, journal entries, billing, and financial systems such as Workday, driving process improvements and audit readiness while supporting responsible resource management and strategic