Associate Director of Finance and Administration, Penn Arts & Sciences

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Posted Job Title

Associate Director of Finance and Administration, Penn Arts & Sciences

Job Profile Title

Associate Director D, Business and Finance

Job Description Summary

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. The Associate Director is responsible for delivering business operations support and oversight to multiple departments, programs, and centers.

Job Description

SAS Finance is committed to supporting the academic mission of the School and the University by adding value through our work, finding solutions to operational challenges, and helping to prepare the School for tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

The Associate Director of Finance and Administration interacts daily with SAS Finance senior leadership, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, and other business officers throughout the University. The position will have the following 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, pr