Senior Business Administrator, Wharton Finance Department

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $76,000.00 - $93,000.00 annual rate; bonus/e...
On-site
Financial management and budgeting
Operational oversight
Staff management
The Senior Business Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management of departmental financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance

Job Summary

  • The Senior Business Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management of departmental financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
  • This role provides management oversight for the department’s financial and front desk staff and partners closely with the Finance Department Chair and School colleagues on financial and operational matters.
  • The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, and a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Senior Business Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management of departmental financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.

Salary

Base: $76,000.00 - $93,000.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Operational oversight
  • Staff management
  • Compliance and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive planning
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Interdisciplinary approach

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
  • 3-5 years of financial management experience
  • 5-7 years of financial management experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with Penn financial systems or university-based financial platforms

Work Rights

Not specified

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