Arizona State University · 9 hours ago
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expArizona State University is seeking a Financial Manager to join their School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy. The role involves providing financial oversight of grants and contracts, supervising the post-award team, and supporting faculty in financial management to address global issues.
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Responsibilities
Manages a complex portfolio of accounts; analyzes and prepares reports
Monitors expenditures and various financial processes related to sponsored projects
Forecasts 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
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, coaching, and development of assigned employees; mentor team members across FSE
Fosters a positive team climate by working collaboratively
Assts leadership in setting clear team goals
Develops and facilitates onboarding and training for new and existing team members
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three (3) 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
Demonstrated knowledge of the policies, procedures and requirements of all applicable regulations governing management of complex grants and/or contracts for sponsors such as DOT, NSF, DOE, ONR, AFOSR, AFRL, and ARO
Demonstrated supervisory experience in the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team
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
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
Company
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Arizona State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (206)
2024 (159)
2023 (202)
2022 (158)
2021 (102)
2020 (91)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75.57MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityAmeriCorps Public Allies
2025-01-21Grant· $11.2M
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-09Grant· $0.27M
Leadership Team
Philip Regier
University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU
Ara Austin
Clinical Assistant Professor
Recent News
San Francisco Chronicle
2025-12-21
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