Assistant Controller

weke.yale.edu

New Haven, CT, US
$120,000.00 - $225,000.00 py
On-site
Financial accounting and reporting
Internal control concepts
Leadership and collaboration
Yale University is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee finance operations and administrative functions within multiple Operations units. The role requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to ensure compliance with university policies while driving process improvements

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Controller provides leadership and oversight for all finance operations and related administrative functions across multiple Operations units at Yale University.
  • This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of financial operations in alignment with university policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
  • Areas of oversight include accounting, payroll processing, invoice and contract purchase order management, billing and accounts receivable, tax reporting, financial compliance activities, and audit support.

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Yale University is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee finance operations and administrative functions within multiple Operations units. The role requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and the ability to ensure compliance with university policies while driving process improvements.

Salary

$120,000.00 - $225,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Internal control concepts
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Complex environment navigation
  • Process improvement identification
  • Financial and administrative systems proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking and resourcefulness
  • Adaptability under pressure
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive change management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors’ degree and 7 years of experience
  • CPA and/or public accounting experience highly preferred
  • Master’s degree in accounting preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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