Reporting to the Associate Director of Parking, this position is responsible for providing analytical support, process development and financial oversight for Yale’s Parking department. Leads a team of Financial and Account Assistants to ensure compliance with University policies related to AR, AP, reconciliations, etc. Utilizing strong analytical skills, supports monthly financial activities while providing data and documentation as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to audits, traini... more details
Reporting to the Associate Director of Parking, this position is responsible for providing analytical support, process development and financial oversight for Yale’s Parking department. Leads a team of Financial and Account Assistants to ensure compliance with University policies related to AR, AP, reconciliations, etc. Utilizing strong analytical skills, supports monthly financial activities while providing data and documentation as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to audits, training, procure to pay (P2P) activities, etc. Performs and oversees complex multi-system reconciliations. Applies and adjusts entries to the general ledger or subsystems. Navigates through the chart of accounts (COA) and multiple systems and reporting tools to independently investigate and resolve routine and non-routine discrepancies or changes. Serving as a principal source of specialized information regarding financial activities, ensure adherence to all University policies and procedures, reviews activity, extracts and upload financial records, generates reports, and contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes, and systems. Leads the P&L, budget projection and quarterly review processes. Responsible for compiling and reporting out on metrics/KPI’s. Communicates effectively at all levels and applies sound judgment when handling sensitive information. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships. Takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy, and relationship management and collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Ability to lead a team, delegate tasks and ensure deadlines are met. 1. Financial Modeling and Forecasting. Provides technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Organizes information from a variety of sources for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts. Collaborates with all levels of management, both internally and externally, to gather, analyze, summarize, prepare, and present recommendations regarding financial plans and other complex financial matters. Researches and evaluates information to resolve issues and makes recommendations. Develops and/or executes complex financial models. 2. Financial Analysis and Reporting. Analyzes and synthesizes information and designs and creates accurate and timely reports. Designs financial reporting to meet the compliance needs of internal and external users. Extracts and consolidates data from multiple sources. 3. Financial Methods and Systems. Contributes to the planning and improvement of practices, processes and systems. Collaborates with all levels of internal and external contacts to carry out department goals. Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and communicates effectively; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management. 4. Strategic Resource. Translates department finance goals into objectives. Identifies and raises potential financial opportunities, issues, risks, ideas and solutions. Identifies the appropriate stakeholders to include in consultations, communications, approvals or buy-ins for designing and implementing changes. 5. Compliance and Risk Management. Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resource use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. 6. Mentors, leads and/or supervises staff. 7. May perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.