Financial Specialist Sr

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 for Computing and Augmented Intelligence 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. Individuals who understand the principles of financial practices, possess excellent business acumen, and value continuous improvement are desired.

This is a mid-career track position (Level 3 of 6) reporting to the SCAI 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.

Financial Account Management

• 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.

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.

Personnel Management

• Personnel management 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.

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.

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three (3) years of related experience, OR, seven (7) years of related experience, OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• 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 NSF, NIH, 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.

• 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 receives 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.

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