Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago
Director, Finance and Operations
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$109K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, conducting budget planning and analysis, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures while acting as a key liaison to various divisions.
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Responsibilities
Manage all financial operations for the EVP Office, including budget planning, forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and closing
Process and oversee revenue and expense transactions, purchasing card activity, procurement, contracts, and expense reimbursements
Generate regular and ad hoc financial reports using systems and tools including BEN Financials, Hyperion, Qlikview, Business Objects, Smartview, and Excel
Conduct financial and operational analyses and prepare reports for EVP leadership across a wide range of initiatives
Represent the EVP Office at university-level committees, including but not limited to the Association of Business Administrators, Budget Officer's Forum, and Business Advisory Board
Execute HR and Workday responsibilities for the EVP Center and affiliated offices, including but not limited to budget partner, HR analyst, security partner, and recruiting partner roles
Manage position control, including tracking authorized positions and reviewing divisional submissions; provide regular reporting to EVP leadership
Support workforce planning and organizational structure analysis across EVP divisions
Partner with EVP divisions to report quarterly metrics, annual strategic priorities, and ad hoc reports and analysis for University leadership
Serve as the primary liaison with EVP divisions on finance and operations matters, providing guidance to ensure clear communication, consistent practices, and alignment with EVP Office and University priorities
Provide recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance, and fiscal stewardship
Collaborate on operational needs related to IT, facilities, and safety protocols
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related finance and operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated expertise in financial management, analysis, and reporting
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities across diverse stakeholders
Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial reporting and data visualization tools (Business Objects, Qlikview, Smartview, Workday) preferred
Experience preparing executive-level financial communications and presentations
Self-starter with strong initiative and attention to detail
Analytical thinker who can interpret data and provide actionable insights
Effective communicator and relationship-builder
Works with integrity and discretion
Preferred
Experience with financial reporting and data visualization tools (Business Objects, Qlikview, Smartview, Workday) preferred
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
Company
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