Director of Finance and Administration Reporting and Metrics

Director of Finance and Administration Reporting and Metrics

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Director of Finance and Administration Reporting and Metrics

Director B, Business and Finance

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Administration,the Director of F&A Reporting & Metrics will lead anexpansion of Financial Reporting and Operation Metrics across FRESand in support of all Schools and Centers. This role provides leadership for Finance and Administration reporting needs acrossall FRES Operations. This position is responsible for 1 direct report both external financial reporting needs as well as metricsdevelopment and maintenance.

As such, professional is required tohave strong leadership skills to effectively manage people,processes, and customer service interactions as well as leveragingcurrent FRES information technology systems and visualization software required to complete and deliver work. This role will bethe key touchpoint for FRES Leadership, School/Centers, as well asownership of central reporting deliverables. professional willevaluate proper internal controls; ensure timeliness and accuracy of internal and external reporting;

and ensure key alignment across operations and long-term planning functions.

• Develop, produce, and deliver internal reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for FRES Executive Directors, leadership teams,and budget owners.
• Prepare and manage external reporting requirements for University partners, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all deliverables.
• Coordinate, maintain, and leverage a connected FRES data warehouse by integrating and utilizing data from systems including
  
  AiM, Workday/Kronos, BEN Financials, eBuilder, SCADA, and other enterprise platforms.
• Analyze and validate data to provide accurate, meaningfulmetrics and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders across FRES and the University to identify reporting needs and develop data-driven solutions.
• Continuously evaluate and implement automation, process improvement, and artificial intelligence opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reporting capabilities, and stakeholderservice.
• Perform audit-related activities and oversee financial accessfunctions to ensure compliance with organizational policies and internal controls.
• Monitor departmental performance, establish priorities, andensure the successful execution of reporting and metricsinitiatives.
• Lead and manage the F&A Reporting & Metrics team,including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention activities.
• Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to staff to support growth and performance.
• Oversee the formal performance management process, includinggoal setting, performance evaluations, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Foster employee engagement and promote a collaborative,inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with leadership, staff, University partners, and…