Director of Budget and Financial Systems

Position Summary:The Director of Budget and Financial Systems manages the budget and financial systems at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (the “Trust”). This includes process improvement, finance project management, and training users on financial procedures and systems. The primary focus is on financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and optimizing system usage and training. The role also involves overseeing enterprise risk management and insurance. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance and Controller, this director provides leadership in financial management across all the PCT departments.Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in accounting, business management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Work Experience: At least four years of non-profit finance experience required.Supervisory Experience: Requires one to two years of overseeing others in a finance setting.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Experience with or implementing accounting software in a non-profit environment is necessary. Understanding financial reporting requirements and workflows is required. Familiarity with Sage Intacct and Yooz software, or similar systems, is preferred.Intangibles: Excellent communication and organizational abilities; diplomatic and calm demeanor; collaborative style; exceptional time management; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting; balances process orientation with flexibility; strong problem-solving skills; effective team player.Essential Functions:Main job responsibilities:

• Direct the development, monitoring, and reporting of PCT’s operating budget.
• Assess and enhance financial systems and workflows.
• Oversee training for internal users of financial software.
• Design just-in-time, as well as monthly, internal reports and deploy budget monitoring tools throughout the Trust.
• Collaborate with the Director of Data Strategy and Analytics to report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support and implement board-level planning and monitoring of budget reports.
• Serve as the main contact for Sage Intacct and Yooz software implementations at the Trust.
• Assist department leaders in developing their sections of the annual budget and support the CFO throughout the budgeting process.
• Supervise the Finance and Risk Manager and provide backup for all Finance department functions.
• Show commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion through ongoing learning, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Complete special assignments from the CFO and other duties as required.

Supervisory responsibility: This position oversees the Risk and Finance Manager.Decision-making responsibility: Responsible for daily decisions regarding financial reporting and process improvements, including workflow design and implementing finance software.Budgetary responsibility: Plays a significant role in developing the organization’s annual budget.Strategic responsibility: Builds and refines accounting and finance systems to improve processes and drive efficiencies.Reporting requirements: Regularly provides reports to Trust leadership and submits special reports to management as needed.Travel requirements: Minimal travel required (less than 5%).Physical demands: Primarily office-based work; may occasionally require lifting objects weighing up to 20–30 lbs, and long periods of sitting and viewing a computer screen.Salary starting at: $95,000 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.

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