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Arizona State University is hiring a Financial Manager for the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The Financial Manager will provide financial oversight of grants and contracts, supervise the post-award team managing sponsored research projects and discretionary accounts, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and administrative initiatives in research administration.

Highlights

Manage a complex portfolio of financial accounts involving grants and contracts.
Monitor expenditures, approve financial and payroll transactions, and prepare budgets within ASU's financial system.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the school.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the post-award research advancement staff.
Coordinate with faculty and departments for effective communication and financial management.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulations for managing grants/contracts from sponsors like NSF, DOE, DOT, ONR, AFOSR, AFRL, and ARO.
Requires bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Experience in post-award sponsored projects management in a university environment and proven supervisory skills.
Salary range from $53,365 to $77,000 annually depending on experience.
Work performed primarily in an office setting using desktop computers, with some lifting up to 20 pounds.

Financial Manager Full Description

Job Profile:Financial Analyst 4

Job Family:Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$77,000.00 USD Annual

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

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Financial Manager

Salary Range

$53,365 - $77,000 per year; D.O.E.

Job Description

Candidates interested in a career with a focus on financial and project management are invited to apply to join the team at ASU's School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE).

Members of the Research Advancement Team are responsible for providing financial oversight of grants and contracts while working closely with faculty who are making impactful advances in solving today's global issues. Individuals who understand the principles of financial practices, possess excellent customer service skills, and value continuous improvement are desired. In addition to providing financial support to faculty, this position will supervise the post-award team that are responsible for managing sponsored research projects and faculty discretionary accounts.

This is a mid-career track position (Level 3 of 6) reporting to the SEMTE Assistant Director Research Advancement with opportunities to increase complexity based on job performance, as well as growth into multiple branches of specialization or supervisory tracks.

Essential Duties

Financial Account Management

Manages a complex portfolio of accounts; analyzes and prepares reports.
Monitors expenditures and various financial processes related to sponsored projects.
Forecasts accounts to avoid deficits and provide information to end users for decision making.
Approves financial and payroll transactions ensuring the expenses are allowable.
Provides guidance and assistance in preparing administrative post award documents.
Responsible for preparing budgets in the ASU financial system.

Leadership

Leads the budgeting and forecasting process for the school.
Leads new administrative initiatives impacting research administration and compliance.
Monitor faculty finances for the school, including developing and examining financial reports.
Works under deadlines, manages multiple responsibilities and duties, while navigating interruptions and unclear and/or changing situations.
Supervise and mentor the post award research advancement staff.

Personnel Management

Personnel management, coaching, and development of assigned employees; mentor team members across FSE.
Fosters a positive team climate by working collaboratively.
Assts leadership in setting clear team goals.
Develops and facilitates onboarding and training for new and existing team members.

Communication

Responds to requests timely using effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and methods.
Interfaces with faculty and across departments for efficient and effective coordination and communication.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of the policies, procedures and requirements of all applicable regulations governing management of complex grants and/or contracts for sponsors such as DOT, NSF, DOE, ONR, AFOSR, AFRL, and ARO.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team.
Experience in preparing and producing complex/detailed documents, financial reports, spending projections, and related materials for a high volume of awards.
Experienced problem solver who takes initiative, manages a complex workload effectively and set priorities while being flexible.
Experience working independently as well as a member of a team.
Experience in post award sponsored projects management functions and practices within a university environment.
Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills and a high level of customer service.

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting
Use office equipment including a desktop computer
Lift up to 20 pounds
Communicate to perform essential duties
Work both independently or within a complex structured team
Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks
Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Department Statement:

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.

The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.

We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 55+ graduate and 28 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

Cultivate excellence.
Deliver innovation that matters.
Encourage bold thinking.
Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
Build a foundation for all to be successful.

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$17329.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.

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Background Check Statement:

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