Director - Finance & Operations

The Director - Finance & Operations will lead financial strategy, budgeting, and planning across the Schools of Health Sciences, while serving as a key leader in driving transformative change across the finance organization. This role will lead the team in reimagining how financial processes, reporting, and decision-making are delivered - streamlining operations, eliminating manual work, and leveraging innovative technology and Power BI to create modern, data-driven tools and insights. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, forward-thinking leader who can inspire teams, challenge traditional approaches, and build scalable solutions that fundamentally improve how finance supports the organization.

Directs the budgeting process and oversees the analysis and review of financial information. Leads team and establishes the direction, goals, and implementation strategy of the department. Formulates, implements, and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Collaborates with key stakeholders and evaluates success of department.

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Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. 

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement in significant matters. 

Ability to set policies, anticipate trends, and possess a high level of problem solving skills. 

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Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Office of Administration-Health Sciences, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Director - Finance & Operations
Job Family: Business Operations & Administration
Job Sub-Family: Operational Leadership
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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: $86,351 - $122,330 annual
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
Optional Documents: Cover Letter