Director of Management Reporting

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As the Director of Management Reporting in the Office of Budget and Finance, Brian oversees the design, governance, and delivery of university‑wide reporting frameworks that support informed decision‑making across the institution. As a trusted advisor to university leadership, he plays a central role in enhancing financial transparency, streamlining performance measurement, and supporting long‑range planning. Brian is committed to fostering a reporting environment grounded in accuracy, clarity, and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the university. He relies on his extensive knowledge of Penn State, having worked in various units and project groups throughout his 12-year tenure at Penn State, combined with his innovative mindset to serve the university to the best of his abilities.

Brian and the Management Reporting Team specialize in creating intuitive dashboards and reporting tools that transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Leveraging modern analytics platforms, they design visualizations that illuminate key performance trends and strengthen strategic conversations. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, Brian ensures that each dashboard is tailored to user needs—simplifying access to critical information, elevating data‑driven discussions, and enabling leaders to act with confidence.

With more than a decade of experience at Penn State, Brian has held several roles that shaped his deep understanding of university operations. In the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses (OVPCC), he served as Assistant Director of Financial Operations, overseeing financial activities across 20 campus locations. In that role, he managed the budget development and execution process and provided guidance on financial policy, processes, and procedures. Prior to joining the OVPCC, Brian contributed to the implementation of SIMBA (SAP S/4HANA), replacing a 50‑year‑old legacy system. He worked diligently to meet project deliverables and ensure consistent communication with stakeholders. Earlier in his career, Brian supported the University Budget Office, preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership and assisting with the management of the University’s $5.1B annual operating budget. He began his Penn State career in the Office of Global Programs as a Financial Coordinator, where he discovered a passion for higher education, student engagement, and fiscal stewardship for more than 250 Education Abroad programs. As a Penn State alumni himself and a local to State College, his commitment to Penn State began at an early age going to regular sporting events with family and friends.