University of Pittsburgh · 3 hours ago
Director - Finance & Operations
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations for the University Center for Social and Urban Research. This role involves directing the budgeting process, overseeing financial operations, and leading a team to support the center's various operational needs.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Directs the budgeting process and oversees the analysis and review of financial information
Leads team and establishes the direction, goals, and implementation strategy of the department
Formulates, implements, and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Collaborates with key stakeholders and evaluates success of department
Has ultimate responsibility for financial compliance and reconciliation, and overall financial operations
Provide internal leadership to ensure that office-wide infrastructure systems (e.g., finance, facilities) are developed, implemented, and continually improved to align with Pitt policies and for an efficient and transparent workplace
This includes leading a team (e.g., HR, finance, communications, facilities, technology) and advising the Director on the fiscal health and upcoming needs of the center
Systems-building and shaping infrastructure will be essential as the center is at a stage of transition and growth
Represent UCSUR to other University units, including the offices of senior University administrators (Provost and Vice Chancellors), to government and foundations sponsors, and in collaborations across strategic partnerships with faculty and community organizations
Lead officewide climate development around human resources issues such as supervising, conflict management, recruiting diverse employees and students, and staff satisfaction
Success in this area requires excellent people skills to support staff in learning and using systems, and when facing challenging staffing issues
Must be a team player who can handle difficult and complex situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain a service-oriented environment
Track and forecast budgets, create accounting systems that work with various types of accounts and project leader needs
Success in this area requires being able to develop policies and systems with little or no direction, and troubleshoot/implement accordingly
It also includes being proficient at balancing multiple demands and advising the center's Director and Primary Investigators
Experience with sponsored research administration or managing a mix of hard and soft funds will be beneficial
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
7 years of experience
Experience with sponsored research administration or managing a mix of hard and soft funds will be beneficial
Skills for working independently, attending to detail, making intentional decisions about limited resources, and building relationships with UCSUR staff, Pitt partners, and community members
Has ultimate responsibility for financial compliance and reconciliation, and overall financial operations
Provide internal leadership to ensure that office-wide infrastructure systems (e.g., finance, facilities) are developed, implemented, and continually improved to align with Pitt policies and for an efficient and transparent workplace
Represent UCSUR to other University units, including the offices of senior University administrators (Provost and Vice Chancellors), to government and foundations sponsors, and in collaborations across strategic partnerships with faculty and community organizations
Lead officewide climate development around human resources issues such as supervising, conflict management, recruiting diverse employees and students, and staff satisfaction
Track and forecast budgets, create accounting systems that work with various types of accounts and project leader needs
Must be a team player who can handle difficult and complex situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain a service-oriented environment
Success in this area requires being able to develop policies and systems with little or no direction, and troubleshoot/implement accordingly
It also includes being proficient at balancing multiple demands and advising the center's Director and Primary Investigators
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
Company
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Costlow
Communications Specialist for the CFO / SVC Office
Narahari Sastry
Senior Vice Chancellor & CFO
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