Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Penn State University, through its College of Medicine, is seeking an experienced financial professional to support clinical finance operations, with a significant focus on the Penn State Cancer Institute. The Financial Specialist will provide senior-level financial management, funds management accounting, financial oversight, data analysis, risk identification, process improvement, and staff development across oncology-related areas and clinical departments.
Responsibilities
- Approximately 50% of this position will provide senior-level financial management and leadership for the Cancer Institute and oncology-related areas
- The successful candidate will provide Funds Management Accounting support for the Cancer Institute and financial oversight for staff supporting oncology-related areas, including the Cancer Institute, Radiation Oncology and the Gittlen Cancer Research Institute
- This individual will serve as a strategic financial partner to leadership by providing analysis, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and helping ensure resources are aligned with clinical, research, and strategic priorities
- The remaining 50% of the position will provide leadership and support across the College of Medicine’s clinical department’s finance operations
- Responsibilities will include complex financial and data analysis, financial reviews, monitoring key financial activities, and strengthening controls and processes across clinical departments
- Areas of focus will include underspent endowments, overspent gift funds, payhold accounts, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and other items requiring timely resolution or corrective action
Skills
- Strong financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate it into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, including the capacity to identify financial and operational risks, resolve complex issues, and develop and recommend process improvements
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information and effectively collaborate with senior leadership, faculty, academic and administrative staff, and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive financial information with professionalism and integrity
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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