Director of Finance

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SHRS - Office of the Dean is actively recruiting a Finance Director. This position is primarily responsible for high-level management of the school's financial accounts. Will oversee operating, cost center, discretionary, and endowment accounts. Will partner with the associate dean of business and finance on schoolwide budget and financial matters and collaborate closely with SHRS Office of Research Administration. Finance Director will collaborate in managing, training, and mentoring financial administrators, create financial and budget templates, implement systems for financial management, create academic program budgets and revisions, and review and analyze academic program proposals with different budget models. Must be knowledgeable in policies and procedures, create policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Must have ability manage workflow with tight deadlines and high level of accuracy.

SHRS is a large, complex, growing school, currently with over 300 primary faculty and staff, 1900 students, and 70 academic plans/subplans, and it projects continued growth. The Finance Director must possess the ability to learn about academic programs, make tuition budget calculations, gather and analyze complex data, prepare reports, and play a key role in school level budget and finance activities.

Job Summary

Oversees financial and budgetary operations and ensures compliance of all activities with all policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and reconciles budgets, allocates funds, and oversees the budget modification process and audit scheduling. Establishes goals, implementation strategies, and financial systems.

Essential Functions

Typical office environment. Must be able to carry out job responsibilities with reasonable accommodations. Must be able to use cloud based file storage and university systems for financial management. Must have a thorough and extensive knowledge of Excel and be able to create budgets and manage all types of financial accounts.

Physical Effort

Must be able to lift or carry 25 pounds or less and position is sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Budget & Finance Director Job Family: Finance & Procurement Job Sub Family: Financial Planning & Analysis Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required * 7 *Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI239801635