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Arizona State University is hiring a Finance Manager Sr. The role involves managing multiple finance functions including post-award administration, budget forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance oversight for sponsored projects, especially a large Department of Defense contract. The position requires working closely with university researchers, programming partners, and leadership to ensure adherence to policies and sound financial management.

Highlights

Manage post-award administration, procurement, budget forecasting, account reconciliation, and subaward administration for sponsored projects.
Serve as primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses related to grants.
Prepare financial reports, monitor sponsor requirements, and ensure compliance with laws, contracts, and university policies.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators and Project Directors to manage budgets and expenditures.
Review and approve financial transactions, travel requests, and account reconciliations; resolve expenditure exceptions.
May supervise finance team members and assist with workload planning and metrics development.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience with at least two years in managerial roles or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of federal contracting regulations, Department of Defense contracts, financial control principles, and computerized accounting systems is desired.
Experience with federal, philanthropic, and industry grant-funded projects and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Compensation range is $78,000 to $85,000 per year depending on experience.

Finance Manager Sr Full Description

Job Profile:Finance Manager 2

Job Family:Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$85,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Manages multiple finance functional areas and participates in routine to moderately complex financial operations, forecasting, planning, budgeting analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy of financial reports. Recommends and implements fiscal policies and advises in development of processes.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $78,000- $85,000 per year; DOE

The Global Security Initiative (GSI), a research and programming unit of ASU Knowledge Enterprise, is seeking a Finance Manager to assist with post-award administration and financial oversight of sponsored projects. These functions include procurement, budget forecasting, account reconciliation, financial reporting, subaward administration, and compliance oversight. Position will serve as a primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses. With direction from GSI's Assistant Director for Finance, this position will work closely with GSI colleagues, ASU researchers, programming partners, and center leadership to ensure successful administration of a large-scale Department of Defense contract.

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.

Essential Duties:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, helps establish 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.
Monitor and administer subaward agreements
Track sponsor requirements and deliverables
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 the 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.
Provides direct support to the Program Manager/Center Director
May monitor unit workload and assist with planning and distribution of team tasks.
May develop metrics to gauge the success of financial operations and provide metrics/reports to leadership.
May supervise finance team members.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience overseeing finances of federal contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, particularly from the Department of Defense.
Knowledge of federal contracting regulations and federal accounting principles and practices and procedures.
Knowledge of financial control principles and practices.
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and financial control technologies to include database and general ledger software applications.
Comprehensive understanding of broad department research strategy and how it integrates into Center activities and growth opportunities
Prioritizes the working rhythms of the core faculty with a holistic understanding of their financial support needs
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects at the same time
Judgment to determine priorities and which tasks require immediate attention and which can wait
Demonstrates attention to detail, efficiency, and organization skills
Skilled at building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence without authority
Professional written and verbal communication; flexible communication style based on context and audience
Experience planning, scheduling, and managing task assignments
Ability to switch 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 primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of being stationary and moving between office spaces.
Position requires the use of a computer (desktop and/or laptop).
Ability to clearly communicate in English, read, write, and use a diversity of technologies to communicate with the broader team.
Regular review of completed tasks.

Department Statement:

Each year since 2016, 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 nine 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.

At KE Financial Services, we are dedicated to building an 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.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14101.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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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 inclusive excellence, 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

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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