What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Finance Operation?
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as the primary fiscal manager for multiple business/auxiliary units in Finance & Operations, providing financial leadership, strategic analysis, budgeting and operational support. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Duties to Include:
- Develop and prepare annual operating budgets for assigned units.
- Prepare complex recurring and non-routine financial reports and reconciliations.
- Perform complex financial, operational, and statistical analysis using university financial systems and data.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.
Location: University Capitol Centre (UCC)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, position would work fully on campus for approximately 6 months. After this time, a hybrid option may be available.
Salary: The hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $70,000–$85,000. Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations. In limited circumstances, compensation outside of the anticipated range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Three to five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting or financial management.
- Experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting complex financial reports, reconciliations, forecasts and financial models.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify financial trends, variances, and discrepancies and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using financial reporting systems, financial data sources, or reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and explain financial information to leadership, business partners, and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in higher education or another large, complex organization.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems and business reporting tools.
- Knowledge of university financial policies, procedures and fund accounting principles.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.
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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000