Director - General Accounting

About the role

The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh advances health sciences education, research, and clinical innovation across the University’s six schools of the health sciences and manages an annual budget of approximately $1.6 billion. The Director – General Accounting co‑leads, along with another Director, the office’s accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation functions. The Director ensures accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and financial reporting; conducts and oversees complex accounting analysis; and serves as a key financial resource to senior leadership across the University. The Director works closely with School of Medicine departments, finance and administrative personnel from the five Health Science schools, UPP (the School of Medicine practice plan), University CFO personnel, and varied other constituencies. In partnership with SVC Health Sciences Finance colleagues, the Director will support cross‑training, streamline processes and procedures, and advance a cohesive, standardized approach to accounting, reporting, and budgeting across all six schools.

Responsibilities

• Directs General Accounting functions and operating budgets.
• Prepares complex reports for senior leadership.
• Develops, interprets, and implements accounting policies, procedures, and regulations and ensures compliance across all programs and activities.
• Translates strategic plans into operational directives.
• Oversees general ledger accounts, accounting reports and analyses, and coordinates audits.
• Co‑leads, along with another Director, the office’s accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation functions.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and financial reporting; conducts and oversees complex accounting analysis; and serves as a key financial resource to senior leadership across the University.
• Works closely with School of Medicine departments, finance and administrative personnel from the five Health Science schools, UPP (the School of Medicine practice plan), University CFO personnel, and varied other constituencies.
• In partnership with SVC Health Sciences Finance colleagues, supports cross‑training, streamlines processes and procedures, and advances a cohesive, standardized approach to accounting, reporting, and budgeting across all six schools.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience managing accounting staff.
• Higher education experience is strongly desired.
• Bachelor's Degree minimum education.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience; combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of strict requirements.
• Little physical effort required; duties are primarily sedentary; may be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Pay

Hiring range: $86,351 – $122,330 per year.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Additional Information

• Work arrangement: On‑campus (office/lab setting).
• Relocation: Not offered.
• Visa sponsorship: Not provided.
• Background check: Required for finalists.
• Child protection clearances: Not applicable.
• Required documents: Resume; cover letter optional.