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Sr. Planning & Accounting Analyst

Sr. Planning & Accounting Analyst

Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Profile : Financial Analyst 4

Job Family :

Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis

Time Type : Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience :

$82,000.00 USD Annual

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

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment / field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and / or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary :

Performs complex financial analysis and reporting. Assesses current status and facilitates financial planning, and recommends controls and process improvements.

Job Description :

The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBSHE) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and collaborative Senior Planning and Accounting Analyst to be responsible for financial strategic leadership in a fast-paced and complex school.

The successful applicant will maintain effective working relationships with the faculty, staff, students, and the Dean's Office, as well as all SBHSE stakeholders. This position manages and controls the daily business and financial operations of a large work unit to ensure ongoing adherence with established policies and procedures. An ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines in a professional manner while working independently is essential for this position.

Salary Range :

  • $72,000 to $82,000 per year; depending on experience

Essential Duties :

The Senior Planning and Accounting Analyst is an administrative position that develops and supervises the work activities of the business operations team.

Budget and Account Management :

  • Financial system (Workday) and budget planning system (Adaptive Planning) data entry and account reporting, included budgeted to actual analysis.
  • Monitors account expenditures, maintains and reconciles account budgets.
  • Advises and / or determines which expenditures are within guidelines, informs management of irregularities and proceed with corrective action.
  • Manages the quarterly and year-end forecasting (budgets) for the School.
  • Manages a wide variety of accounts from several funding sources - general operating, discretionary accounts, and gift accounts.
  • Managers and controls the personnel services budget by allocating positions and budget to appropriate job classifications.
  • Approves Foundation documents and is able to look up account information.
  • Participates in internal and external audits by responding to requests for presentation of supporting files, documents, and other associated media from external and / or internal audit staff.
  • Analysis and Reporting :

  • Analyzes and interprets statistical, financial, and management planning data for decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Analyzes revenue and spending trends and prepares budget projections and recommendations based on goals and priorities of the School.
  • Utilizes data from a variety of sources to produce financial and administrative reports that reflect the health of the budget.
  • Analyzes and plans for staffing, capital equipment / improvement, supplies and service requests.
  • Administrative :

  • Prepares and tracks temporary commitments for the School.
  • Reviews and approves travel claims and oversees unassigned travel card transactions.
  • Works with research advancement team and HR team to maintain position accounting to ensure use of correct funding accounts.
  • Participates in the development of long-range strategic plan for the School.
  • Supervises, hires, trains, and develops assigned staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the continuity of department operations and to meet customer service needs.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of University fiscal policies and procedures and overall fiscal administration to include budgeting and account management.
  • Experience with ASU systems, including Workday, Adaptive Planning, Concur, Docuware, AdobeSign, Data Warehouse and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience interpreting and applying ASU policies and procedures.
  • Experience providing financial and operational support in a higher education environment.
  • Ability to work with multiple funding sources.
  • Ability to prepare detailed financial information for a variety of constituencies.
  • Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of management principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Human Resource standards and principles.
  • Working Environment :

  • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
  • Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and / or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
  • May be required to perform tasks in the field within and / or across University campuses.
  • Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
  • Flexible Work Options

    ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

  • SBHSE supports a hybrid work arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location, subject to review and approvals per ASU policy.
  • 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 :

    Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO :

    $9925 / 9925$14748.htmld

    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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    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 inclusive excellence, 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.

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    Employment 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 Statement :

    This position is considered safety / security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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