Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller

7 hours ago

Hershey PA United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State University (PSU) and the Penn State College of Medicine (COM) seek an experienced financial executive to serve as the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Finance, Penn State University, and Controller, Penn State College of Medicine. This broadly responsible and highly visible member of the Senior Management Team provides strategic leadership in the financial oversight and stewardship of University resources at the Penn State College of Medicine. The position collaborates closely with the financial, academic and clinical leadership at Penn State University, Penn State Health, and the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to advance the academic missions of biomedical and health sciences research and education at the Penn State College of Medicine campus in Hershey, PA.

The Penn State College of Medicine was established in 1963 with a gift of $50 million and real estate from the Milton S. Hershey Foundation, the Penn State College of Medicine is part of an academic medical center that includes the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Health Academic Medical Division.

The Penn State College of Medicine is committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, the professional preparation of those who will serve the health needs of others, and the discovery of knowledge that will benefit all. Located 90 miles from University Park Campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the COM enrolls over 900 medical and graduate students and employs approximately 1800 faculty and staff. The annual operating budget for FY2024 is $383 million with $116 million in projected research awards.

The Pennsylvania State University and Penn State Health have a synergistic relationship, sharing mutual missions and interdependencies. Penn State Health supports, operationally and financially, the Penn State College of Medicine. A Master Affiliation Agreement serves as an umbrella agreement, coordinating and confirming the various commitments of Penn State and Penn State Health to one another.

Job Summary:

This position will report to the Dean of the Penn State College of Medicine (COM). Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Finance is a highly functioning team that has direct oversight of the Penn State College of Medicine's annual operating budget of $378 million (FY2025).

The Assistant Vice President for Finance and Business/Controller will serve as a partner and strategic thought leader in building sustainable operational and financial models to support a common vision and strategic plan to grow the research, academic and clinical missions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and organizational engagement and senior administrative experience to effectively navigate the highly complex organizational structure of an academic health center and integrated health system.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and provide leadership for the Penn State College of Medicine finance including the development and alignment of the Penn State College of Medicine's long range financial plan aligning with broader University strategic initiatives in support of biomedical and health sciences research and education.

  • Steward University-owned assets at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus, working in collaboration with the Penn State Health Chief Financial Officer as fiduciaries of the Master Affiliation Agreement.

  • Oversee and update various agreements set forth by the Master Affiliation Agreement.

  • Work with the Dean, Vice Deans, Institute Directors, and Department Chairs, to lead the development of the College of Medicine's annual operating and capital budgets.

  • As the Controller for the Penn State College of Medicine, work collaboratively with the Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller, Penn State University, to provide day-to-day oversight of all control functions including accounting and budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and research, endowment and gift funds.

  • Oversee management of the Penn State College of Medicine revenues and expenses, including contract and agreement negotiation and execution, as well as cost allocations.

  • Serve as a key member of various leadership teams.

  • Prepare and make executive presentations before the Penn State University Board of Trustees.

  • Answer complex inquiries requiring explanation, persuasion, and interpretation of policies to faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • A Master's Degree in Business Administration, or related field from an accredited institution and/or a CPA designation.

Experience:

  • Minimum seven to ten years of experience in a senior financial management leadership role managing financial and business functions in a large complex organization, preferably in an academic healthcare organization.

  • Strong preference for executives with management experience within a similarly organized research-oriented, academic medical center and college of medicine.

Competencies:

  • Demonstrates confidence and past effectiveness in working collaboratively with academic executives.

  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of organizational management.

  • Highly collaborative with exceptional communication skills.

  • Proven ability to develop and present financial/budgetary information.

  • Superior problem-solving skills necessary to organize, plan, and execute operational activities.

  • Demonstrate the ability to contribute to the professional growth and development of direct and indirect reports.

  • Results-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Application Documents:

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume/CV

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.

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