Financial Analyst, Senior

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support control testing and IT general controls, enhancing compliance across federal programs. The role emphasizes process optimization and collaboration with finance teams.

Under the Financial Integrity Manager, you will assist audits, drive automation, and help implement improvements to balance sheet reconciliations and control environments organization-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience.
• Or High School Diploma/GED and five years of related work experience.
• Microsoft Office spreadsheet application required, and PeopleSoft General Ledger proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review internal control submissions and perform control testing to ensure compliance.
• Maintain the control structure by updating process flow documentation and procedures.
• Perform routine testing to ensure reconciliation procedures are followed.
• Develop and execute ITGC testing plans over UPMC’s IT environment.
• Collaborate with program managers to meet Uniform Guidance standards.
• Support external auditors during financial and statutory audits.
• Engage in ad hoc projects including integrations and audits.
• Contribute to automations to assist the finance and other departments.
• Identify improvements across finance to drive optimization.
• Foster relationships with finance and accounting teams.
• Assist with training rotational staff and support their development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office spreadsheets

PeopleSoft General Ledger

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Office: U.S. Steel Tower, 600 Grant Street

Work Arrangement: Hybrid remote work

Purpose

UPMC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to assist with the control testing, assist with and improve IT control structure and monitoring, and support compliance with Uniform Guidance audit standards over a number of Federal programs. The Senior Financial Analyst would also be involved with our automation and business improvement objectives providing a unique opportunity to assist the finance team with process optimization. This role would be working under the Financial Integrity Manager and work with stakeholders throughout UPMC on ad hoc projects.

What You’ll Do

• Review internal control submissions and perform control testing to ensure the maintenance of a high standard of compliance.
• Maintain the control structure by updating process flow documentation and identifying and implementing new processes and procedures.
• Perform routine testing to ensure compliance with UPMC’s balance sheet reconciliation procedures and enforce compliance with all procedure attributes.
• Develop and execute IT General Controls (ITGC) testing plans over UPMC’s unique IT environment and ensure compliance throughout implementations such as Epic.
• Work directly with program managers to establish and maintain control environments that meet the Uniform Guidance standards. This requires research into the underlying OMB Supplement guidance and application to UPMC’s programs.
• Support the external auditors throughout the financial and statutory audits including working with management to complete outstanding requests.
• Engage in ad hoc projects assigned by management that can include integrations and audits outside the scope of existing controls.
• Participate in the development of automations to assist the Financial Integrity and other departments and teams throughout the organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements, in conjunction with members of management, across finance to drive business optimization objectives.
• Foster and cultivate relationships with members of finance and accounting teams throughout the organization.
• Assist with the training of rotational staff and support their growth and development throughout their tenure in the department.

Why UPMC

At UPMC, we’re not just shaping the future of health care—we’re building it. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a mission that matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field required.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience required.
• OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of related work experience.
• Microsoft Office spreadsheet application required, and PeopleSoft General Ledger proficiency preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

CPA/MBA preferred.

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran