Senior finance manager Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Finance ManagerArizona State UniversityASU Knowledge EnterpriseOff-Campus : Mesa / TempeJR100868 End Date : January 30, 2025 (13 days left to apply)Apply before midnight Arizona time Department Statement : For the tenth year in a row, 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. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed. ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https : / / research.asu.edu / about-us / careers. At Knowledge Enterprise, Financial Services, 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. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team. 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; ASU / UA / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https : / / cfo.asu.edu / compensation-estimator. Job Description : Salary Range : $53,365 - $70,000 per year, DOE The Knowledge Enterprise Finance Department is seeking a Finance Manager to assist with unit-wide business operation functions. These functions include procurement, budget forecasting, account reconciliation, grant management and compliance oversight. Position will serve as a primary financial approver for purchases, travel, and other expenses. The ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, has the ability to 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. Essential Duties : 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.Conducts strategic budgeting and forecasting.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.Reviews and resolves expenditure exceptions.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. Desired Qualifications : 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 work that requires attention to detail, efficiency, and organization skills.Experience in building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence without authority.Evidence of effective communication; flexible communication style based on context and audience.Experience planning, scheduling, and managing task assignments.Experience in switching tasks, projects, and responsibilities quickly.Experience in problem solving, innovative solutions, and adaptability.Experience with federal, philanthropic, and industry grant-funded projects. Working Environment : Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.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 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. Instructions to ApplyCurrent Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO : https : / / www.myworkday.com / asu / d / inst / 1$9925 / 9925$932.htmldTo be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments : Cover letterResume / 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. 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 https : / / wellness.asu.edu / explore-wellness / body / alcohol-and-drugs / tobacco Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 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