Finance Manager

Department Statement:Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.Job Profile:Finance Manager 2Job Family:Budget, Planning and Financial AnalysisTime Type:Full timeMax Pay - Depends on experience:$60,000.00 USD AnnualJob Description:Posting Range: $53,365 - $60,000 per year, DOEThe Knowledge Enterprise (KE) Finance department is looking for you to fill our Financial Manager position in our Biodesign Institute! In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and overseeing the financial aspects of sponsored and non-sponsored projects at Arizona State University. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and university regulations related to post-award activities, and provides financial support and guidance to faculty and staff involved in research projects.An ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, can 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.Essential Duties:Analyzes, reconciles, and prepares reports on financial information on sponsored, local and foundation accounts on a monthly basis.Provides budgetingforecasting support for all assigned accounts.Assists with the Graduate Student hiring process.Will maintain funding assignments for all payroll within assigned accounts, including payroll adjustments and corrections.Maintains and audits unit-wide financial documentation and files and may be required to provide additional documentation for University level audits.Reviews account expenditure requests in accordance with established financial guidelines and policies, which may include verifying accuracy for transactions of goods, services, and equipment.Tracks effort of Faculty and research staff to ensure compliance with sponsor teracts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research, including scheduling recurring meetings with assigned faculty members.Manage post-award actions including but not to no-cost extensions, re-budgets and ad-hoc sponsor requests.Reviews and approves travel requests.Desired Qualifications:Experience in Higher Education.Experience working in post-award management with sponsors such as NIH, DOD, NSF, and private foundations.Experience with local and gift accounts.Experience with Workday (For Financial and HR purposes), ERA, Concur, Microsoft Office programs and querying toolsExperience working in a team environment with constantly changing priorities.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.High level of attention to detail, communication and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively navigate and respond to highly complex and competing situations involving multiple entities.Skilled in defining tasks, responsibilities, and outcomes, with experience in resource planning to achieve project or department goals and timelines.Demonstrated knowledge using online resources to retrieve or submit information.Experience taking initiative, being diplomatic and pro-active, while effectively managing stressful situations.Working Environment:Position is open for an in-person environment, hybrid work environment or fully remote work environment. Regular use standard office equipment including but not limited to computer workstationlaptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone, and associated computertechnology -person activities are performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting.Both are subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties. Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignmentfield including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience andor training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.Location:Campus: TempeFunding:No Federal FundingInstructions to ApplyCurrent Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letterResumeCVNote: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.Please include all employment information in monthyear format (e.g., 688 to 894), 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit Verification Statement 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.Fingerprint Check StatementThis position is considered safetysecurity sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Created: 2025-03-04