Program Finance Manager
Program Finance Manager
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$ 86300 - 129500
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Financial Reporting Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is seeking a Financial Manager to provide budget management and fiscal controls at ARL. This position will serve as the Program Finance Manager (PFM) for one of the major technical offices within ARL.
ARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC).
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Verify financial controls are maintained to assure that financial and budgetary information is in compliance with accounting/budgetary concepts and University policy and procedure
Assure approval paths roles and authorizations are established based on appropriate access and controls
Manage the budgets for all funds including sponsored research overhead and fee and assist in the budget development process
Approve or oversee approval of all financial documents and transactions expenditures (including purchasing card and travel) and budget and assure compliance with PSU/ARL policy and procedure as well as specific federal regulations
Provide and/or coordinate advice on budget management financial controls and policy/procedure and provide training to staff as required
Prepare reports including analysis of historical and current trends and forecasting of funding profile base estimates overhead spending and service centers
Prepare and oversee the portfolio of sponsored research funding for assigned area including completion of Estimate to Complete (ETC) budgets
This position will be filled at the Manager level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelors Degree or higher and 8 years relevant experience (including 3 years of supervisory experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required skills/experience areas include:
Experience in Microsoft excel
Strong problem solving analytical and organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Proficient knowledge and experience in government contracting or DOD industry
Successful completion of the PSU ACES course
Basic knowledge of word powerpoint outlook and a financial system such as SAP.
Pricing tool Propricer
Strong interpersonal skills
Your working location is fully onsite located in State College PA.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science systems and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a preemployment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at www.arl.psu.
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$86300.00 $129500.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
