Associate Director of Operations Finance

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Overview

Directs and assists in developing the goals and activities of finance and administration for Operations units. This position is responsible for developing and implementing the principles for the finance and administration area to meet needs across the University. This position will recommend the parameters for the development of reports, systems, and processes that will adhere to university wide policy. The position will work with stakeholders throughout the university to ensure their needs are met, work is designed using consistent principles and, provide consistent answers to financial questions. This position will play a role in data governance, as required, to meet the objectives. This position plays a key leadership role in providing timely, accurate, high-quality financial work which can be used by leaders at Yale to make decisions and in the implementation and maintenance of a strong internal control environment. This position will manage and support a team of financial analysts, accountants and administrative staff, providing training, guidance, and career development to ensure the continued growth and effectiveness of the finance and administration function. This position will support internal and external audits as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Exceptional organizational, supervisory, managerial, and project management skills. Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects concurrently, organizing workloads, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
2. Advanced computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Knowledge of budgeting and planning processes, along with a clear understanding of audit processes.
3. Experience with US GAAP accounting and reporting and demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills; appreciation of team structure and dynamics; skills in collaboration, group facilitation and consensus building.
5. Ability to work successfully in team settings and foster team structures and concepts.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience in higher education and/or operations; experience with Workday Financial Software.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas. 2. Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility. 3. Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives. 4. Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility. 5. Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 6. Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies. 7. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field and eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Job Posting Date

04/24/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Leader (27)

Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $174,000.00

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.

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