Associate Director of Finance and Administration, Penn Arts & Sciences

About the role

The Associate Director of Finance and Administration will oversee business operations for the McNeil Regional Business Office at the School of Arts & Sciences. This position reports to the SAS Director of Fiscal Operations and is an integral member of SAS Finance within the School of Arts and Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the overall financial management of the McNeil RBO, including developing the annual budget, forecasting, monthly reporting, purchasing and procurement, Service Center invoicing, and reconciliation and audit functions.
• Partner with SAS Finance, Faculty Affairs, Department Chairs, the Graduate Division, and RBO staff to manage, process, and ensure the timely completion of a wide-range of HR and payroll activities for over 200 appointments.
• Provide leadership, professional development and supervision to a diverse team of business professionals, including Grants Managers, Business Administrators and Financial Coordinators.
• Identify, address, and remedy financial-related issues.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Participate in School-wide and University initiatives.
• Provide financial oversight for pre-award and post-award activities for a complex grant portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of financial management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to work occasional weekend and/or evening hours as needed based on business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets is required.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, verbal and written communication is required.
• Preferred: 3 years of prior supervisory experience is highly desired.
• Experience with federal granting agencies.
• Familiarity with UPENN sponsored research, procurement, and payroll policies.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.