Senior Financial Analyst

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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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Senior Financial Analyst
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4B

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl
• Contact Email: brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu