BUSINESS MANAGER at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Duties: Reporting directly to the Associate Controller, the Business Manager is a key member of Wharton Finance & Administration's GAAP Team, with a focus on Wharton's business units including contracts that the Wharton Executive Education/Wharton Online business development/directors make with external companies for custom developed programs. Supervising the Business Analyst, this role is responsible for management of the financial activity, accounting and compliance, and analytics related to Wharton Executive Education, Wharton Online, Wharton Research Data Services, and Wharton Interactive. .


The complex and custom nature of these contracts involves detailed, non-standard accounting review and financial analysis, ad hoc reporting and development of custom billing arrangements across 200+ contracts annually. The Business Manager must utilize substantial interpersonal, written and analytical skills in order to provide an understanding of variances and clearly communicate complex financial information to high level stakeholders in both EE division and external customers. Given the custom arrangements that are common in Wharton's business units, the individual in this position must possess a combination of big picture, intellectual curiosity, detailed thinking, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required and 3 - 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated strong financial, analytical, and accounting skills. Demonstrated decision making and problem solving ability as well as excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service oriented. Capability to independently manage multiple projects from design through final presentation. Ability to work under demanding timelines. Ability to see the big picture while effectively analyzing details. Due to the client service nature of the businesses, the ability to maintain a strong professional appearance is required. Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

Reference Number: 07-30163

Salary Grade: 027

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: Wharton Finance and Administration

Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Job Family: D-Financial