Location: New Haven, CT
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! **Overview** The Portfolio & Grant Accountant will be responsible for the financial management and oversight of a portfolio of sponsored and non-sponsored accounts supporting the MD/PhD Program, its students, and its faculty. The role provides financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and planning with an emphasis on compliance with accounting principles, sponsor requirements, and university policies. The Accountant applies expertise to program-related sponsored research and training awards and provides analytical and financial services, guidance, and consultation to faculty, trainees, and staff to support informed, strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation. Reporting to the Associate Director for Program Administration, MD/PhD Program, the position supports the full lifecycle management of key program awards, including submission of annual progress reports and competitive renewals for the Medical Scientist Training Program T32 (NIH) and BioMed SURF Amgen program funding. The role also coordinates and manages the submission and tracking of approximately 25–30 individual fellowship applications across the three annual NIH deadlines, including related sponsor documentation and post-award actions. The Accountant plans, organizes, and prioritizes actions across multiple awards and portfolios; ensures appropriate charging of expenses and integration of data; advises and counsels principal investigators and program leadership on financial issues; and recommends alternatives for allocating effort and adjusting spending patterns consistent with sponsor and Yale policy. The position collaborates with internal and extern