Sr. Planning & Accounting Analyst

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reduction for employees

Retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent public university in Tempe is seeking a Sr. Planning & Accounting Analyst to guide financial strategy and oversee budget management in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in financial analysis, particularly within higher education. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in relevant financial systems. This position represents an excellent opportunity within a leading institution focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of University fiscal policies and procedures.
• Experience providing financial support in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise business operations team activities.
• Analyze and report on financial data for strategic planning.
• Manage budget data entry and account reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campus: Tempe

Sr. Planning & Accounting Analyst

JR113349

End Date: October 13, 2025

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Salary

Base pay range: $72,000.00/yr - $82,000.00/yr

Overview

The School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering (SBSHE) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and collaborative Senior Planning and Accounting Analyst to be responsible for financial strategic leadership in a fast-paced and complex school.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Planning and Accounting Analyst is an administrative position that develops and supervises the work activities of the business operations team.
• Budget and Account Management: Financial system (Workday) and budget planning system (Adaptive Planning) data entry and account reporting, included budgeted to actual analysis.
• Analysis and Reporting: Analyzes and interprets statistical, financial, and management planning data for decision-making and strategic planning. Analyzes revenue and spending trends and prepares budget projections and recommendations based on goals and priorities of the School.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree and seven (7) 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.
• Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of University fiscal policies and procedures and overall fiscal administration to include budgeting and account management. Experience with ASU systems, including Workday, Adaptive Planning, Concur, Docuware, AdobeSign, Data Warehouse and Microsoft Office. Experience interpreting and applying ASU policies and procedures. Experience providing financial and operational support in a higher education 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.

Department and Benefits

Department Statement: At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. As the lead institution for the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, we enhance homeland security operations through advanced tools and technologies. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.

The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation’s top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.

We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation’s most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty’s research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 50 graduate and 27 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.

The Fulton Schools follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

• Deliver innovation that matters.
• Encourage bold thinking.
• Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
• Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Apply Instructions

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO: https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$13464.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Resume/CV. Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

Notice

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check.

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. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nations fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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