Executive Director, Financial Policy & Transformation

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending

Tuition benefits

Generous retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director, University Financial Policies & Processes, a senior financial leader who will strengthen policy governance and drive performance across the decentralized university environment. You will lead policy development, training, and end-user support while guiding systems modernization and ERP transformation in partnership with ISC.

The role emphasizes building a culture of continuous improvement, cross-divisional collaboration, and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in Financial Management or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with the University of Pennsylvania financial systems preferred.
• Advanced user skills with Excel and other Microsoft programs.
• Enterprise-minded leader who can transform complex environments.
• Ability to develop long-range transformation strategies and policy work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University-wide financial policy framework, including development, review, approval, communication, and ongoing governance.
• Lead a comprehensive University-wide financial training strategy spanning financial systems and major processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and partner with decentralized financial community.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvement and innovation across the Division of Finance.
• Lead financial systems strategy, ERP transformation, and change management with ISC.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team responsible for policies and University-wide financial training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial leadership

Policy development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Financial ERP systems

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director, University Financial Policies & Processes, a senior financial leader who will strengthen policy governance and drive performance across the decentralized university environment. You will lead policy development, training, and end-user support while guiding systems modernization and ERP transformation in partnership with ISC.

The role emphasizes building a culture of continuous improvement, cross-divisional collaboration, and effective