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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the University Controller in aspects including financial system reconfiguration, process redesign / improvement, and performance reporting. This position will also serve as a dedicated resource for special or ad hoc projects that arise to the benefit of the Office of Budget and Finance and the broader Penn State financial / accounting community.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior expert to Controller team management, and must demonstrate knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to the development, management, and implementation of an operational process redesign plan with University-wide impact. They must possess:

• Extensive accounting skills.

• High level of project management skills to accomplish large, complex projects that improve the customer experience, increase efficiency, and improve effectiveness.

• High level of skill and experience in assessing process improvement needs.

• Experience in creating dashboards, reports, templates, and tools to assist finance employees in completing day-to-day tasks. Experience in developing recurring checklists to ensure timely completion of tasks throughout the year.

• Extensive knowledge of financial processing to support process improvement initiatives.

• High level of communication and diplomacy skills to direct continuing process improvement initiatives, as well as to create and maintain sustainable partnerships and networks to compliment the structure of the plan. This position communicates at all levels of the University. These communications often involve significant and complex situations, and the successful candidate must be able to relay this information in a way that is objective and adaptive to the audience.

  Education and Experience:

This position will be filled as a Principal Professional and minimally requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA with significant experience in higher education is preferred.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of University faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. Finance and Business has a vision (https://fandb.psu.edu/#::text=Our%20Vision,students%2C%20faculty%2C%20and%20staff) to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who efficiently provide exceptional service in support of Penn State’s teaching, research and public service missions. Our values model those of Penn State's (https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/) and we firmly believe in the value of Respect, which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State’s (https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/belonging/) and Finance and Business's (https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement) commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $115,100.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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