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Job Profile:

Finance Manager 2

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 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 Description:

Max Pay - Depends on Experience:

$77.000 USD Annual

Salary Range: $53,365 - $77,000 per year; DOE

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 of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) 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. Responsibilities center on compliance, budgeting, reporting, and financial stewardship. 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 SSEBE 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Problem solver who takes initiative
• Detail-oriented - precision is critical in managing sponsored funds
• Deadline-driven - must meet internal and sponsor deadlines
• Excel mastery - formulas, pivot tables, lookups, error checking
• Takes the initiative to complete tasks without requiring instruction or guidance from a supervisor
• Set priorities while being flexible
• Understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal regulations, and sponsor-specific terms
• Understanding of cost principles - direct vs. indirect costs, F&A rates, cost sharing
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Knowledge of Grant and contract compliance
• Knowledge of post award sponsored projects management functions and practices within a university environment
• Ability to motivate and manage a team
• Knowledge of supervising
  
  

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
• Forecasting 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
• Assists 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
• Strong written and verbal communication - to liaise with PIs, department staff, central offices, and sponsors
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders (faculty, researchers)
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of the policies, procedures and requirements of all applicable regulations governing management of complex grants and/or contracts for sponsors such as USDOT, AzDOT, NSF, DOE, ONR, AFOSR, AFRL, and ARO
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in the ability to motivate and manage a team
  
  

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 receive 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
  
  

FSE 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. As the lead institution for the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, we enhance homeland security operations through advanced tools and technologies. 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 50 graduate and 27 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 Follows a Framework Of Values Designed To Distinguish Our Practice And Guide Daily Decisions In Our Academic, Research, Corporate Engagement And Entrepreneurial Endeavors. These Values Influence How We Recognize, Reward And Communicate Our Achievements. 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.
  
  

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions To Apply:

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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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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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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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