Business Operations Manager, Senior - Arizona Board of Regents

99702BR

Campus: Tempe

Manager

Job Description

The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is seeking a Business Operations Manager, Senior to manage and supervise the business operations of the Board office. The successful candidate will manage ABOR budgeting, accounting, inventory control, internal procedures and other functions related to the administrative office of the Board office. 

This job is a staff position for the Arizona Board of Regents.  The board office is located in downtown Phoenix.

Department Name

HR Office of Human Resources

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Grant Funded Position

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

Salary Range

$66,700 - $138,500 per year; DOE. Expected rate of pay is $80,000 for well-qualified applicants.

Close Date

The review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Essential Duties

• Prepares or coordinates preparation of financial reports; analyzes and interprets statistical, financial and management planning data
• Develops and maintains procedures for daily operations of assigned functions; Interprets and applies pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by board or state governing policies
• Oversees all fiscal year-end accounting/budgeting activities and processes
• Manages budget, expenditure and revenues in various financial systems including Workday and AZ360
• Supervises work of subordinate personnel
• Handles confidential and sensitive information and will maintain physical and electronic records
• Maintains internal database for financial transactions
• Manages cash receipts, cash deposits, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Contacts various board, university or state agency personnel to resolve discrepancies or problems
• Manages time reporting and reconciliation processes
• Performs special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Ten years of combined administrative experience in any of the following areas: budgeting, accounting, or finance.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and budget practices and principles
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to budgeting and accounting practices
• Knowledge of ASU financial and State of Arizona Accounting systems
• Experience in using verbal and written communications, advocacy, analytical and interpersonal relations skills
• Skill in coordinating activities and establishing priorities
• Skill in dealing with a wide range of topics including confidential and sensitive information
• Skill in problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities

Working Environment

• The board office is located in downtown Phoenix.
• Work in an office setting and use of standard office equipment, such as printers, copiers, fax machine, telephone, and computer.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to perform essential duties
• Stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods of time.

Department Statement

 The Arizona Board of Regents is committed to ensuring access for qualified residents of Arizona to undergraduate and graduate institutions; promoting the discovery, application, and dissemination of new knowledge; extending the benefits of university activities to Arizona’s citizens outside the university; and maximizing the benefits derived from the state’s investment in education.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

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

Applicants should send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to speak to the qualifications listed above to:
[email protected] or Arizona Board of Regents
2700 North Central Avenue, Suite 400
Phoenix, Arizona 85004.

The review of applicants will begin immediately. 

The Arizona Board of Regents is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.