Manager, Finance & Accounting - Temporary Remote

Arizona State University • Part-time • Remote (Scottsdale, Arizona, United States) • $0 / year • 4h ago

Finance Manager 2 Job Family: Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis

Time Type: Full time

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

The Knowledge Enterprise Finance Department is seeking a Finance Manager to assist with unit-wide business operation functions. These functions include procurement, budget management and forecasting, account reconciliation, grant management and compliance oversight. The Finance Manager will serve as a primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing ASU research accounts. The Finance Manager will be responsible for tracking expenses and revenue related to research projects. The 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. Ensures the unit is adhering to ASU policies and guidelines. Under direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, helps establish procedures and processes consistent with ASU policies. Prepares financial reports and reviews accounts with assigned centers. Works closely with heads of centers to create and manage budgets for accounts. Works with Principal Investigators, Project Directors, and other ASU unit representatives to administer sponsored projects and awards. Reviews and approves financial transactions, and travel requests. Reviews and monitors 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 unit or institute. Reviews and may process ASU Foundation payments and transfers. 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. Experience overseeing finances sponsored/grant accounts. Demonstrated knowledge of financial control principles and practices. Demonstrated knowledge of computerized accounting systems and financial control technologies to include database and general ledger software applications. Experience in managing multiple responsibilities and projects at the same time. Judgment to determine priorities and which tasks require immediate attention and which can wait. Experience in building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence without authority. flexible communication style based on context and audience. Experience planning, scheduling, and managing task assignments. Experience in switching tasks, projects, and responsibilities quickly. Experience with federal, philanthropic, and industry grant-funded projects. Flexible work options: Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required. Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position. Regular use of a computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse) and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. 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. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all twelve years the category has existed. ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. At KE Initiatives Finance, we are dedicated to building an 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. 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; state and optional retirement plans; Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the

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. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Important:

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before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. 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. 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

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