To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) is a leading national outcomes research center dedicated to transforming healthcare for the betterment of people and society by leveraging data, analytics, and technology. We have assembled a talented, multidisciplinary group who are committed to developing solutions to the practical needs of medicine and healthcare. Our organization combines the highest academic ideals with a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the production of useful knowledge. We are distinguished by our creativity, dedication, experience, and skills, and our commitment to having our work make a tangible difference to patients, the public, and society. For additional information on CORE, please visit our website: www.medicine.yale.edu/core. The Director of Business Operations will oversee business and finance matters for COREs government and non-government contracts and grants. This includes leading all aspects of COREs finance operations including contracts, financial planning, development of annual budgets, forecasting of revenue and expenses, development of government cost/pricing proposals, financial reporting, risk assessment and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (FAR/USGAAP regulations and contract cost accounting). This person will work directly with CORE leadership providing insightful business and financial analysis that informs COREs short and long-term business strategic plans. The Director of Business Operations should be conversant with technology, able to assess cost accounting software needs and use technology to optimize reporting and analytical functions. In addition, the Director of Business Operations will manage the CORE finance operations staff and serve as a key financial liaison to internal (Yale(Yale New Haven Health System and Yale University) and external stakeholders (government contracting officers, sponsor business offices, and other agencies ). The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time. The duties of this position can be carried out remotely if this meets the business needs of CORE. Flexible work schedules and telecommuting are available if needed and or desired.
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• 1. Serve on COREs Sr. Leadership team. Participates in strategic planning, business development and forecasting.
• 2. Serve as the finance strategic business lead to CORE Leadership. Provides recommendations to enhance financial performance, evaluate business opportunities and improve operations.
• 3. Direct all aspects of COREs finance operations including financial planning, metrics, annual budgets, forecasting of revenue and expenses, metrics and reporting.
• 4. Direct the development of government and non-government cost proposals, cost/price models, and basis of estimates for proposals.
• 5. Provide analysis and recommendations whenever needed in support of new business opportunities, contract negotiations, pricing and financing strategies, and compliance with contract terms and conditions while ensuring profitability.
• 6. Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP, the DCAA, FAR, and applicable federal, state and sponsor requirements for financial reporting.
• 7. Lead, manage and develop COREs finance and contract teams; mentor the teams to ensure expertise is in place for continual improvement of processes and procedures.
• 8. Serve as the key financial liaison to internal (Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) and Yale University) and external stakeholders (clients, auditors, partners, and advisors).
• 9. Oversees and manages COREs IT cost accounting software to meet federal contracting needs and integration with YNHHS IT system and general ledger.
• 10. Collaborate with YNHHS corporate financial accounting teams to ensure proper cost accounting for all CORE projects (Overhead, G&A, Fringe, etc.).
• 11. Ensure credibility of business/finance operations by providing timely and accurate analysis of budget status reports, financial trends, and forecasts, including coordination of closing cycles of financial systems in a timely manner.
• 12. Coordinate and oversee all CORE audit activities.
• 13. Oversee and evaluate vendor/contractor pricing proposals, invoicing requirements and burn rates.
• 14. Provide advice, coordinate, and resolve business and finance operations issues.
• 15. Diligently help shape a positive, resilient, innovative, and dedicated high-performance culture committed to excellence.
• 16. Complete other relevant business and financial accounting activities and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. A Masters degree is (MBA/CPA) preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in business operations and finance; with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position, including managing staff. Progressive business and financial experience related to US Government Contracts (firm fixed price (FFP), time and material (T&M), and cost plus (CP) contracts). Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compliance with GAAP, DCAA/DCMA, FAR regulations. Five (5) years accounting experience preferred.

LICENSURE

CPA preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS

-Strong understanding of government contract accounting, including quoting, progress payments, milestone, and percent of completion billing. -Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint, and government cost accounting software such as Unanet, Deltek GCS, or CostPoint. -Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail. -Ability to influence and direct others, and interface with all levels of management and staff with different functional expertise, as well as managing and mentor staff. -Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, leadership. and decision-making skills. -Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

N/A

Position is co-terminus with funding and fully funded by our grants and contracts.