FINANCIAL MANAGER

Financial Manager

Arizona State University

KE Financial Services

Campus: Tempe

78428BR

Job Description

The Knowledge Enterprise Finance Department, is seeking a Finance Manager to assist with post-award administration and financial oversight of sponsored projects, as well as unit-wide business operation functions. These functions include procurement, budget forecasting, account reconciliation, and compliance oversight. Position will serve as a primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses.

The ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, has the ability to multi-task while maintaining close attention to detail, provides high level customer service to both the university and external community, is a quick learner who is intuitive about business practices and procedures, is comfortable with database systems, and utilizes sound judgement. Ensures the unit is adhering to ASU policies and guidelines.

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Salary Range

$54,000-$65,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

05-May-2022

Essential Duties

• Under direction of the Assistant Director of Finance., helps etablish procedures and processes consistent with laws and university policies.
• Works with Principal Investigators, Project Directors, and other ASU unit representatives to administer sponsored projects and awards.
• Prepares financial reports and reviews accounts with assigned centers.
• Conducts strategic budgeting and forecasting for sponsored awards.
• Ensures sponsored awards are executed according to laws, contracting requirements, and ASU policies. Works closely with principal investigators to create and manage project budgets and oversee spending.
• Reviews and approves financial transactions, and travel requests.
• Reviews and monitors complex account reconciliations, analyzes financial data and recommends actions to be taken.
• Ensures that accounts and records are in compliance with pertinent university and/or outside agency policies, procedures and regulations.
• Verifies consistency and compliance of purchasing activities across unit or institute.
• Reviews and may process ASU Foundation payments and transfers.
• Reviews and resolves expenditure exceptions.
• May work with auditors in assuring financial functions are consistent with auditing principles and University policy.
• Performs ad hoc financial and analytical projects as assigned.
• Performs other professional accounting, financial, and system functions as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND five (5) years of related experience,OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience overseeing finances sponsored/grant accounts.
• Knowledge of financial control principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and financial control technologies to include database and general ledger software applications.
• Experience in prioritizing the working rhythms of the core faculty with a holistic understanding of their financial support needs
• Experience in managing multiple responsibilities and projects at the same time
• Judgment to determine priorities and which tasks require immediate attention and which can wait
• Experience in work that requires attention to detail, efficiency, and organization skills
• Experience in building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence without authority
• Evidence of effective communication; flexible communication style based on context and audience
• Experience planning, scheduling, and managing task assignments
• Experience in switching tasks, projects, and responsibilities quickly
• Skilled at quick problem solving, innovative solutions, and adaptability
• Experience with federal, philanthropic, and industry grant-funded projects

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Infrequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

Department Statement

For the seventh year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all seven years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. http://research.asu.edu/

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 78428BR

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