Financial Manager

85506BR

Campus: Tempe

Financial Manager

Job Description

Under general direction, coordinates and manages unit-wide financial functions, compliance and internal controls including development and implementation of management and financial operations goals. Verifies accuracy and timeliness of financial functions, processes, and accounts for assigned area in a complex unit or department with significant research, operations, and instructional emphasis. Directly impacts the University goal of increasing research expenditures through the effective management of accounts.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

KE Initiatives Finance

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$53,365 -$65,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

14-November-2022

Essential Duties

• Assesses unit financial functions and develops and implements procedures and objectives specific to improving operational effectiveness and efficiency within established policies. 
• Initiates and prepares financial reports and documents. 
• Monitors accounts for the assigned unit, provides budgeting and forecasting support, reviews and approves financial transactions, reviews and consolidates unit-wide account reconciliations. 
• Verifies accuracy and efficiency of purchasing transactions to ensure goods, services, and equipment are received in a timely manner. 
• Monitors ASU Foundation payments and transfers, manages and monitors staff, Faculty startup funds for smaller accounts. 
• Prepares grant documents after awarded, reviews and approves travel requests, may supervise staff, maintains and audits unit-wide financial documentation and files; ensures financial services compliance; internal controls; and other functions designated by unit administrator. 
• Supervises and coordinates daily work activities; assigns, prioritizes and organizes workload utilizing knowledge of staff expertise to maximize efficiency and accuracy; monitors status of work in progress and reviews completed work for adherence to established standards. 
• Evaluates performance of assigned staff in conjunction with established unit, department and university goals and objectives. 
• Recommends and monitors compliance with department policies and procedures. 
• Works closely and in conjunction with unit and financial services, advises, interprets and provides direction to management and staff on university rules and procedures, Federal, State and local laws/regulations involving finance. 
• Works closely and in conjunction with Financial Services, resolves or assists with the resolution of financial issues. 
• Reviews account expenditure requests in accordance with established financial guidelines and policies. 
• Participates in a variety of departmental, unit, and university-wide initiatives and meetings to represent unit’s interests in the area of finance and to ensure an integrative/collaborative support of unit and university interests. 
• Serves as a representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils and committees as assigned.

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
• Experience in determining 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  perform essential functions

Department Statement

For the eighth 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 eight 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. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers. 

Knowledge Enterprise Initiatives Finance, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

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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.