Financial Specialist – Controller's Office

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Assist the Vice Dean of Research and Graduate Studies by providing strategic oversight for budgetary, fiscal, operational, and compliance-related financial activities.

• Supervise financial operations pertaining to approximately $31 million in annual operating expenditures across 12 departments.

• Develop executive-level financial reports, dashboards, presentations, and operational analyses for leadership review.

• Uphold financial controls, operational procedures, and reporting structures to ensure compliance and promote efficient operations.

• Evaluate and authorize financial transactions, journal vouchers, correcting entries, and business expenses as necessary.

• Facilitate audit, compliance, and year-end financial activities within the business area.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Over 8 years of relevant experience; or a suitable combination of education and experience is acceptable.

• Strong skills in financial management and analysis.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proven capacity to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive financial information with professionalism and integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Robust retirement plans.

• Generous paid time off, which includes holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• A generous 75% tuition discount available for employees and eligible spouses and children.