Director of Fiscal and Business Operations

## Director of Fiscal and Business Operations Apply:
Hybrid:
Campus:
Downtown Phoenix:
Full time:
Posted 6 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 19, 2026 (7 days left to apply):
JR128018
** Job Profile:
** Finance Manager 4
** Job Family:
** Budget, Planning and Financial Analysis
** Time Type:
** Full time
** Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including five (5) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
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* Job Description:

**** Salary Range:** $115,000 - $135,000 annually
** Job Description
** The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks a Director of Fiscal and Business Operations to provide financial and HR leadership and day-to-day operational management for the School. This position reports to the Dean, serves as a member of the senior leadership team and performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the finance, human resource and operational activities of the School.

The Director interacts proactively and collaboratively with School leadership on a regular basis to understand and address current operational needs and expectations, and counsels and advises senior leadership on fiscal and human resource administration.

The successful candidate will understand and be committed to the ASU Charter, Mission, and Goals; will be a self-starter with an efficient work methodology and close attention to detail; and will be skilled in maintaining effective working relationships across a diverse population while handling confidential and sensitive information.
** Essential Duties:*
* * Direct all annual planning and budgeting processes for the School, including salary planning, quarterly forecasting, monthly reporting, and revenue forecasting.
* Manage the School's all-funds budget, expenditures, and personnel actions; track budget changes and manage commitments.
* Track and assess the School's financial status; meet with the Dean and/or senior leadership as needed to address corrective action, and provide ongoing variance explanations.
* Oversee accounts payable, reimbursements, purchasing, and all other financial transactions for the School.
* Lead the fiscal year-end close process, including balancing multiple fund types and internal accounts.
* Respond to internal audit requests related to travel, PCard, and payroll reconciliations.
* Monitor ASU Foundation accounts and provide updates to leadership on use of funds and available balances for philanthropic initiatives.
* Review documents requiring Dean approval for appropriateness and compliance with University and School policies, including travel, personnel transactions, and purchasing.
* Coordinate College- or University-wide budget/personnel actions such as annual budget planning, hiring plans, forecasting, year-end processes, and salary increase programs.
* Troubleshoot problems originating at the unit level related to staffing or budget; keep unit staff informed of policy and procedure changes and provide related training.
* Perform quantitative analysis for strategic planning and special projects, and communicate results to the management team; prepare other reports and participate in special projects as requested.
* Assesses HR operations to develop and implement procedures that improve effectiveness and efficiency
* Serves as the primary HR advisor to college management and staff, interpreting university policies,
* federal/state/local regulations, and providing direction on HR, payroll, and benefits matters.
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