Finance Manager

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•$66,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Knowledge Enterprise Finance Department is seeking a Finance Manager to support unit-wide business operations, including procurement, budget management and forecasting, account reconciliation, grant management, and compliance oversight. The role serves as a primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses and oversees ASU research accounts, tracking expenses and revenue related to research projects. The Finance Manager manages multiple finance functions and participates in financial operations, forecasting, planning, budgeting analysis, and reporting. The position helps establish procedures consistent with ASU policies, prepares financial reports, works with center heads and sponsored-project stakeholders to manage budgets and awards, reviews financial transactions and reconciliations, and ensures accounts and purchasing activities comply with applicable university and external requirements. The role is under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance. The position is located off-campus in Scottsdale. Alternative schedules and hybrid or remote work arrangements may be offered depending on department needs and required approvals. The standard working environment is a climate-controlled office, with extended periods in a stationary position and regular use of a computer workstation and other office productivity equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, including two years of managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial control principles and practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of computerized accounting systems and financial control technologies, including database and general ledger software applications.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously.
Sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and determining which require immediate attention.
Attention to detail, efficiency, and organizational skills.
Ability to build professional relationships through collaboration and influence without authority.
Effective communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to context and audience.
Ability to plan, schedule, and manage task assignments.
Ability to switch quickly between tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
Problem-solving ability, innovative approach, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing finances for sponsored or grant accounts.
Experience with federal, philanthropic, and industry grant-funded projects.

Responsibilities

Help establish procedures and processes consistent with ASU policies under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.
Prepare financial reports and review accounts with assigned centers.
Conduct strategic budgeting and forecasting.
Work with heads of centers to create and manage account budgets.
Work with Principal Investigators, Project Directors, and other ASU unit representatives to administer sponsored projects and awards.
Review and approve financial transactions and travel requests.
Review and monitor account reconciliations, analyze financial data, and recommend actions.
Ensure accounts and records comply with applicable university and outside-agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
Verify consistency and compliance of purchasing activities across the unit or institute.
Review and potentially process ASU Foundation payments and transfers.
Review and resolve expenditure exceptions.
Work with auditors as needed to help ensure financial functions are consistent with auditing principles and University policy.
Perform ad hoc financial and analytical projects as assigned.
Perform other professional accounting, financial, and system functions as assigned or required.
Oversee ASU research accounts and track expenses and revenue related to research projects.
Serve as a primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses.