Portfolio & Grant Accountant Job Orange area,Connecticut USA,Finance & Banking

Position Overview

The Portfolio and Grant Accountant will be an integral member of the YSN Business Office
, reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Administration
.

Job responsibilities include overseeing a portfolio of accounts, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, planning, and compliance. This portfolio may include global/international components of sponsored awards.

The incumbent will provide financial expertise to faculty and administrative staff on the Yale School of Nursing, Office of Research pre‑award team, and support the research mission on sponsored and non‑sponsored funding sources, including grants, contracts, subawards, and internal grants funded through various streams such as gifts and endowments.

Principal Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting: Present financial information and recommendations via data analysis and reporting in the development and maintenance of large, complex portfolios.

Compliance and

Risk Management:

Monitor and certify policy adherence for all financial activity within the portfolio and advise faculty and clients on appropriate financial policies.

Proposal Management and Oversight: Plan, prioritize actions and provide direction across multiple awards and portfolios, reviewing sponsor documents and handling all post‑award required reports.

Collaborative and Strategic Finance Partner: Collaborate with other Business Offices, Central Offices, external institutions and sponsoring agencies to ensure proper management of sponsor funds and propose alternatives for allocating effort and spending patterns.

Other duties as assigned.

Required

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Four years of related financial experience required.

Required Skill/Ability

Continual process improvement and data‑driven monitoring: Demonstrated understanding.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to cultivate and maintain strong partnerships.
Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work independently, self‑motivated, strong attention to accuracy, confidentiality, positive attitude, and teamwork.
Financial Analysis & Data Mining: Well‑developed skills and understanding of financial models.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PC‑related software; strong background in finance and financial analysis.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Experience with G&C Administration, Workday Financials and/or YBT.
Experience as an accountant or financial professional.
Mentoring and advising staff.
Experience with externally sponsored awards, including NIH awards.

Compensation

$68,000.00 - $

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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