Senior Financial Analyst

The University of Iowa, Controller’s Office – Accounting and Financial Reporting is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. This position will perform a broad range of accounting and financial analysis responsibilities to assure effective and compliant organizational/department/unit operations. It will provide accurate and timely accounting information that is used to develop reports, conduct financial analysis and planning and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.

This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Duties To Include

• Assist with monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports
• Prepare reports for and analyze non-endowment investments, investments of bond funds, financial statements, audit support, general ledger account maintenance, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Assist in the year-end closing of accounts and preparation of consolidated University of Iowa audited financial report.
• Develop financial reports from lead sheets and other sources to complete audit schedules, financial report footnotes and management discussion and analysis.
• Conduct variance analysis of financial information.
  
  
  

Location: Jessup Hall (JH)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About The University Of Iowa

Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City.

A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the University of Iowa is home to one of the most acclaimed academic medical centers in the country, as well as globally recognized leadership in the study and craft of writing. Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in a wide variety of fields.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically three years accounting and/or financial analysis experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of accounting system software and functionality
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
  
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Advanced query and report development experience utilizing Microsoft Access
• Experience with GASB or FASB Standards
• Extensive experience in university accounting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of/experience with financial cost accounting
  
  
  

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 14 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 investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Senior Financial Analyst
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa
  
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4B
  
  
  

Contact Information

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