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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 Forbes who 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 for work 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.

Posted Job Title

Manager, Administrative and Finance (Department of Hematology/Oncology)

Job Profile Title

Manager, Administration and Finance

Job Description Summary

Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. Analyze financial data and create financial models for

decision support. Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.

Recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Study proposed changes in methods and

materials. Prepare internal financial reports as required. On a Monthly Basis-Completion of the University Bill, Map BU charges for

all faculty and staff across 21 sites. Variance analysis for monthly meeting with the DOM. Manage all weekly and monthly payroll

transactions in Workday, (CPUP and University) for faculty, staff, postdoctoral researcher/fellows, work-study/student workers, and

temporary/extra employees, while adhering to all posted deadlines. Prepare, maintain, and manage Hematology Oncology’s

salary/effort spreadsheets for all monthly and weekly paid employees, according to annual budget, in collaboration with grants

managers, both internal and external, as well as the Director of Division Administration and Financial Administrator to collect payroll

funding support sources and documentation. Update VA support for select faculty quarterly. Process incentives, one-time payments in

Workday. Review monthly reports to identify wayward and suspense transactions, reallocate and/or journal accordingly. Reconcile all

university non-grant accounts monthly. Provide financial analytics and auditing support for the university payroll functions across the

division. Help coordinate the faculty and staff annual budget along with the Director of Division Administration, Manager of

Administration and Finance, and Financial Administrator (CPUP). Provide support to the Administrative and Financial officer,

Director of Division Administration, and Financial Administrator (CPUP)

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

+ Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support. Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements. Recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Study proposed changes in methods and materials. On a Monthly Basis Completion of the University Bill, Map BU charges for all faculty and staff across 21 sites. Variance analysis for monthly meeting with the DOM.

+ Prepare and analyze internal financial reports for income and expenditures against fiscal year budget. Reconcile of all internal funding, including gifts, and endowments. Fund balance transfers request to clear deficit on Unfunded research accounts.

+ Manage all payroll transactions in Workday adhering to all posted deadlines as well as Create, monitor, and update approximately 300 salary spreadsheets accordingly. Process all incentives for Achieving RVU and research incentives.

+ Analyze monthly reports to identify wayward and suspense transactions and journal accordingly. Journal transfers for monthly HUP and CPUP salaries, as well as other commitments

+ Compile all salary support for faculty and staff, based on funding source for the annual budget. Input into Hyperion.

+ Oversight of Grants Coordinator

+ Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Detail-oriented and strong interpersonal communication skills are required. Workday experience is preferred. Knowledge of University policies and some sponsored projects experience desired.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$76,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.