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Equitable Hiring GroupDirector of Finance
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance is seeking a Director of Finance to act as the primary financial leader for the organization. Operating as a 501(c)(3) entity…
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About this role
Director of Finance at Equitable Hiring Group is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Hybrid. Location: Not specified. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Oct 2, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance is seeking a Director of Finance to act as the primary financial leader for the organization. Operating as a 501(c)(3) entity while maintaining the pace of an early-stage startup, the alliance connects research, clinical, and technological strengths across Southwest Pennsylvania to foster a global life sciences hub. In this role, reporting directly to the chief executive officer, you will build and direct the internal financial architecture supporting day-to-day operations, restricted grant funding, and emerging venture capital initiatives.
This position is well-suited for a pragmatic finance professional who thrives in an ambiguous environment and enjoys balancing high-level strategy with granular execution. You will oversee modern cloud-based financial tooling, collaborate with external bookkeeping providers, guide complex grant compliance, and establish workflows for early-stage investments. The position is based out of the Oakland office in Pittsburgh and requires working on-site at least two days per week, with the remaining time available for remote work.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the chief executive officer to lead annual organizational, program, and funder budgeting processes
- Produce rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts, analyze variances, and deliver executive-level reporting to leadership and the board
- Direct external bookkeeping and accounting partners on day-to-day operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end closes
- Monitor grant spending, allowable costs, and funder compliance across state, federal, foundation, and corporate grants
- Design financial narratives and budgets for grant proposals across various donor types
- Establish workflows for tracking and accounting for investment capital, SAFE notes, and convertible instruments
- Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, including federal Single Audits under Uniform Guidance
- Supervise operations staff and contractors managing internal systems such as information technology and facilities
Requirements
- Seven or more years of progressive financial management experience leading core accounting, budgeting, and financial strategy
- Proven multi-funder grant accounting experience handling restricted budgets across state, federal, foundation, or corporate sources
- Hands-on experience using class, division, or customer/project fields for expense allocations
- Familiarity with federal grant compliance mechanisms and Single Audits under Uniform Guidance
- Understanding of capital deployment, venture accounting, and early-stage equity investment treatments
- Proficiency with modern cloud-based finance tech stacks such as QuickBooks Online and Ramp
- Residency in the Pittsburgh region or strong established community connections
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual base salary range between $140,000 and $160,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 90 percent employer-covered premiums
- Eleven paid holidays per calendar year
- Twenty days of paid time off per calendar year
- Four hundred one(k) retirement plan with a four percent employer match
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What is the salary range for the Director of Finance role?
The annual base salary ranges from $140,000 to $160,000, with the final amount determined by qualifications and relevant experience.
Is this position remote?
This is a hybrid position based at the Oakland office in Pittsburgh, requiring at least two days per week on-site with the remainder available as work-from-home time.
How do I apply for this position?
The hiring process is supported by Equitable Hiring Group. Applicants must submit their application through the designated online form by Friday, October 16th, and remove school names from their resumes while retaining the degrees.
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