Manager, Capital Asset Accounting

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Overview

The Manager of Capital Asset Accounting leads accounting and reporting for the university's capital asset, building lease, and debt portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and applicable regulatory and tax requirements; evaluating and implementing new and proposed accounting guidance; analyzing complex transactions and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment; and overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual support schedules, as well as year-end close processes. The Capital Asset Accounting Manager supports the university's capital budget preparation with a focus on capital project funding, interest and amortization; leads accounting and compliance activities associated with the moveable equipment inventory, and builds/maintains robust accounting processes and internal controls. They serve as the primary point of contact for auditors on asset and debt accounting matters, collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. This role provides senior leadership with information and insights to support debt portfolio decisions and help mitigate compliance risks.

Preferred Education and Experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or public accounting experience highly preferred. Master’s degree in accounting.

Required Skills And Abilities

1. Extensive knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and internal control concepts with the ability to analyze and interpret financial information and complex business processes and reporting.

2. Collaborative, strategic, adaptable and effective under pressure with strong leadership skills and a track record of accomplishment including group facilitation and consensus building. Proven ability to work in partnership with a wide array of stakeholders.

3. An ability to navigate the complexities of a large, decentralized, complex environment and an effective style with staff and very senior leaders.

4. Strong, well-developed organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with an attention to detail that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of the information provided.

5. Excellent written and oral communications skills and a strong facility with presentation development. Well-developed computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Excel.

6. The ability to continuously identify and drive process improvements and change throughout the organization.

7. Proactive, curious, resourceful, strategic thinker with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting, asset accounting, lease accounting, and the associated GAAP reporting. Strong aptitude for systems and technical solutions.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and non-exempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

10/27/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Leader (27)

Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $174,000.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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 this policy and as delineated by 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).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.