Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Auxiliaries Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006323)

The Office of Business, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services (BHAS) leads the University's foundational business services and is one of the many units under Finance and Operations. BHAS performs critical services to ensure our students, staff, faculty, and visitors have an exceptional experience on campus, including:

• All residence halls and University-owned leased apartments
• 36 dining concepts across campus
• Hospitality services, including camps and conferences, the University Club, and Heinz Memorial Chapel
• University Logistics, including student and campus mail, surplus property, campus printing, and moving services
• Campus Mobility, including parking lots and garages, campus shuttles, and commuting opportunities
• Panther Central – the University’s one-stop shop for all campus needs including ID cards
• Campus retail operations, including three on-campus stores - The University Store on Fifth, Maggie & Stella's Cards & Gifts, and The Pitt Shop

We welcome you to BHAS, and invite you to explore our services, get to know our leadership team, and learn about our mission, vision, and values. For more information about BHAS, please visit our website at BHAS.pitt.edu or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Summary

Oversees financial and budgeting operations as well as financial reporting to ensure compliance of all programs, activities, and reports with policies, procedures, and regulations. Manages budgets: reporting, fund allocation, and modifications. Facilitates goals and subsequent strategies. Implements financial systems and software upgrades.

Essential Functions

• Manages and oversees the facilitation, creation, and monitoring of the Responsibility Center’s annual budget performance
• Maintains, submits, and reconciles the RC’s Capital Budget/Reserve accounts on a monthly and annual basis
• Works closely with the University’s senior leadership team to provide short and long-term financial projections, along with communicating how they correlate with our overall mission/goals
• Oversees and directly leads the BHAS Accounting & Finance team which is responsible for all financial functions across 100+ department accounts
• Responsible for creating and assessing complex financial models and ROI calculations for large scale projects and acquisitions.
• Serves as key administrator/liaison with the CFO’s Office and business partners across the University (Real Estate, Student Affairs, Facilities Management, Planning Design & Construction, and more)
• Supervises staff which includes hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work.
• Establishes goals and develops implementation strategies; advises on the implementation of new programs, initiatives, and special projects that support goals and strategic plans.
• Formulates, implements, and improves policies and procedures; educates and advises on the interpretation of fiscal regulations.
• Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations related to revenue generation.
• Oversees the coordination and scheduling of audits.
• Reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Business Services

Physical Effort

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, which may include activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 20 lbs.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Director - Finance

Job Family: Finance & Procurement

Job Sub Family: Financial Planning & Analysis

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $100,000-$115,000 annually

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: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable