Sr Dir Finance & Planning

105745BR

Campus: Tempe

Sr Dir Finance & Planning

Job Description

This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

Under administrative direction of the Deputy Athletics Director within Sun Devil Athletics, responsible for the financial planning, reporting and analysis of all controllable financial statements. In partnership with the unit leaders (SMEs); university functional leadership, facilitate business planning process to include development and revision of business plans including setting a process for regular reviews and adjustments as required. Lead the development of annual operating plans, strategic financial plans, modeling with diverse set of inputs, and quarterly forecasts. Drives development of a financial and operational strategy with metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve organization assets and report accurate financial results. Works closely with Human Resources within athletics to ensure streamlined, and strategic approach to financial and human capital plans associated with the Sun Devil Athletics unit. Serves as a key financial liaison across the ASU enterprise to ensure consistency, collaboration, and transparency as is relates to the athletics financial model. This position will perform the duties and responsibilities listed below while ensuring strict adherence to NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures of Arizona State University, Sun Devil Athletics and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

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Sr Dir Finance & Planning

105745BR

Campus: Tempe

Sr Dir Finance & Planning

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Job Description

This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

Under administrative direction of the Deputy Athletics Director within Sun Devil Athletics, responsible for the financial planning, reporting and analysis of all controllable financial statements. In partnership with the unit leaders (SMEs); university functional leadership, facilitate business planning process to include development and revision of business plans including setting a process for regular reviews and adjustments as required. Lead the development of annual operating plans, strategic financial plans, modeling with diverse set of inputs, and quarterly forecasts. Drives development of a financial and operational strategy with metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve organization assets and report accurate financial results. Works closely with Human Resources within athletics to ensure streamlined, and strategic approach to financial and human capital plans associated with the Sun Devil Athletics unit. Serves as a key financial liaison across the ASU enterprise to ensure consistency, collaboration, and transparency as is relates to the athletics financial model. This position will perform the duties and responsibilities listed below while ensuring strict adherence to NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures of Arizona State University, Sun Devil Athletics and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

SDA Finance Office

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

ICA

Scope of Search

Arizona Board of Regents

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $155,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

07-November-2024

Category

04

Essential Duties

• Provides financial analysis and predictive analysis to senior and executive leadership on key business components, focused on all elements of the financial model within athletics. 
• Evaluates existing financial models for opportunities to increase revenue and optimize costs and expenses; makes recommendations to improve financial stewardship. 
• Delivers weekly, monthly and quarterly financial presentations to unit senior leadership from a comprehensive athletics level, as well as sport level detail. 
• Engages and communicates complex financial issues, results and metrics with unit leadership in a simple and customer friendly manner 
• Proactively analyzes internal and third-party data sources to project the business impact of trends. Makes recommendations for action to unit leadership based on those trends.
• Develops a team of strategic finance experts; develop a staffing plan that enables the team to become financial experts and an integral part (trusted advisor) of the area they are supporting. 
• Supervises the preparation of complex financial statements/reports, technical analyses, reconciliations and financial projections for both internal and external distribution. 
• Advises leadership and other personnel on complex accounting and financial processing matters including development of alternatives for discussion. 
• Communicates and aligns key internal stakeholders on forecast assumptions and outputs including qualifying the results based on the strength of the data Oversees the design and development of systems and procedures to manage the processing of a wide variety of financial transactions. 
• Establishs accounting policies, procedures, and operations consistent with current laws and university policies; monitors compliance with approved policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates financial system and other technology initiatives. 
• Consults with university administration and departmental personnel regarding budgetary execution, control and financial projections. 
• May serve as a university officer authorized to sign, in the name of the university, on checks or other transactions paid from university funds. 
• Represents the organization and serves on various department and university committees. 
• Serves as representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees as assigned. 
• Responsible for people management elements of finance employees including hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, etc. 
• Promotes University Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity goals and objectives. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and eight (8) years of experience in professional accounting, including five (5) years of people leadership experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and present financial analysis, and strategic initiatives to athletics and university leadership as required, and in formatting requirements as aligned by athletics leadership, and or as required by university standards, and NCAA requirements. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive all budgeting and forecasting models from preparation, approval, adjustment and deployment. 
• Evidence of a comprehensive understanding of pan-ASU units and systems within the financial realm 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead financial related analysis and preparation as it relates to compensation benefits, salary planning, and analysis to measure positive and negative variance to operational plans. 

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.

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Pac-12 conference. 

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, institutional control, gender equity and inclusion, ethnic diversity, and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, and the nation. 

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

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 80,000 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 www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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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.

Instructions to Apply

This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

To be considered, your application must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references (personal references are not accepted)

Please include all employment information in month and 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.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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