Director of Financial Operations
The University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Director of Financial Operations

Educ-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (20003810)

Serving as a key member of the Dean’s Office leadership team, this person works in a financial and administrative capacity for the entire School of Education. The Director leads financial operations, payroll, and personnel management for the School. This role serves as the liaison between the School of Education and the central financial offices of the University for purposing of reporting, information sharing, and communication.

Responsibilities of this role include: Monitoring and reviewing all budget processes and procedures. Developing a unified budgetary model for transparency and accountability. Preparing financial statements, reports, cost studies, and conducting analysis to ensure effective use of funds, projecting, and forecasting. Works with the Senior Assistant Dean of Administration, Operations, and Academic Programs to implement and monitor financial policies and procedures for the School and to make recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures. With the Dean and the Senior Assistant Dean, this person serves in a coordinating capacity by carrying out assignments related to the monitoring of budgets, payroll, and personnel.

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field desired. Master's degree preferred. Significant relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement. Higher Education financial experience highly preferred.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets
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Assignment Category Fulltime-Regular
Job Classification Staff.Administrator.IV
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Master's
Minimum Experience Level Required 5-6 years experience
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hiring Range TBD Based on qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter