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Finance Manager

Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States

New

Finance

Post Date 4 hours ago

Requisition # 107479

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) addresses critical issues affecting the countries of Asia, their regional and global affairs, and U.S.-Asia relations. As Stanford University’s hub for the interdisciplinary study of contemporary Asia, produces policy-relevant research, provides education and training to students, scholars, and practitioners and strengthens dialogue and cooperation between counterparts in the Asia-Pacific and the United States.

The Center is led by distinguished faculty director and deputy director with extensive records of scholarly and teaching accomplishment in the areas of development, international relations, social movements, health economics, and global health policy.

We are home to dedicated staff and a community of outstanding resident scholars that include academics and practitioners, and each year a new, international group of postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, and visiting scholars.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Manager, reporting to the Faculty Center Director and working closely with the Associate Director for Administration, oversees the majority of Shorenstein APARC’s financial day-to-day operations, planning, and forecasting activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, approving transactions, monitoring expenses, and ensuring that incurred costs comply with and remain within Stanford University’s policies.

The role also encompasses financial forecasting for all center revenue sources and expenses, establishing and tracking financial objectives to assess whether the Center is meeting budgetary targets, recommending adjustments to the budget to achieve these targets, preparing the Center’s annual budget and submitting it to the University’s system, managing mid-year variance reports, and participating in fiscal year-end closing procedures. The Finance Manager convenes quarterly and annual financial meetings with center leadership, develops tools to evaluate the feasibility of the Center’s financial commitments and associated trade-offs. The position requires close collaboration with the Associate Director for Administration to monitor and exchange financial data.

CORE DUTIES:

+ Perform structured analysis; conduct data mining; identify, clarify, and investigate discrepancies and exceptions; proactively develop solutions and processes.

+ Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts, utilizing financial reports, financial databases, and key financial information.

+ Contribute to development of budget, forecasting, and analyses to be used for key activities or decision making

+ Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; assist in preparation of management information reports.

+ Resolve issues within immediate work unit; Perform preliminary analysis, recognize exceptions and recommend solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes.

+ Ensure work complies with complex internal policies and external regulations which may require interpretation.

+ Participate as a member of a project team and contribute to change management strategy through communication and collaboration with others.

+ Serve as a first line resource to client groups on matters in work unit.

+ Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions.

+ May supervise the day-to-day activities and provide on the job coaching and training to other staff, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

+ User knowledge and demonstrated experience of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.

+ Understanding and ability to apply basic accounting skills and concepts.

+ Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

+ Constantly sitting.

+ Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.

+ Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

+ Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job._

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS:

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Onsite/Hybrid:

The expected pay range for this position is $95,090 to $107,332 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Ourcultureandunique perksempower you with:

+ **Freedom to grow.** We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

+ **A caring culture.** We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

+ **A healthier you.** Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

+ **Discovery and fun.** Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

+ **Enviable resources.** Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a_ _contact form_ _._

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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 characteristic protected by law._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4451**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: G**

+ **Requisition ID: 107479**

+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**