Strategic Operations & Finance Manager

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Business Operations Manager within the Executive Administration Business Office in Tempe, AZ. The BOM acts as the primary liaison for executive units, coordinating fiscal, procurement, travel, and payroll actions with accuracy and integrity.

This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to improve workflows while maintaining compliance. Do you have a track record of service excellence in a fast-paced university setting?

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned executive-level units, providing guidance on fiscal, procurement, travel, and payroll procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and operational consistency, and make recommendations for enhancements.
• Initiate, review, and process a high volume of financial transactions in accordance with university policy and funding guidelines.
• Manage purchasing card (P-Card) transactions, reimbursements, journal entries, expense transfers, and requisitions, ensuring compliance and appropriate documentation.

Skills

Operational experience

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Concur

PaymentNet

PeopleSoft

Job description

Arizona State University is seeking a Business Operations Manager within the Executive Administration Business Office in Tempe, AZ. The BOM acts as the primary liaison for executive units, coordinating fiscal, procurement, travel, and payroll actions with accuracy and integrity.

This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to improve workflows while maintaining compliance. Do you have a track record of service excellence in a fast-paced university setting?