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Iowa State University Budget and Finance Director in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Budget and Finance Director
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:CPA or Master’s degree in related field
Experience in budgeting and planning
Experience in strategic financial management
Database analysis experience (forecasting, modeling, financial analysis)
Supervisory experience
Experience in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures
Job Description:
The College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is actively seeking a highly qualified and dynamic individual to join our team as the Budget and Finance Director. This pivotal role is responsible for strategic budgeting and planning, managing the financial resources of the college, and leading the development and implementation of college fiscal policies. The ideal candidate will provide expert financial analysis and reporting, oversee fiscal operations, and ensure compliance with university policies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic budgeting and planning processes to align financial resources with the college's goals and objectives.
Manage the financial operations of the college, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and policy formulation.
Advise the dean, associate deans, department chairs, directors, faculty, and staff on all financial and budget-related matters.
Serve as a liaison to university partners in fiscal management, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
Oversee the review, approval, and reporting of all expenditures.
Example of Duties
Administer the business affairs of the college, ensuring efficient and effective financial operations.
Prepare operating and project budget drafts, ensuring they align with strategic goals.
Direct control of approved budgets, including the collection, custody, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all college funds.
Monitor departmental budgets and report any significant deviations from approved budgets.
Formulate and implement policies and guidelines that support the department's mission and enhance financial performance.
Oversee the financial aspects of physical plant management, procurement of goods and services, and the design and implementation of financial systems.
Level Guidelines• Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision• Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals• Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills• Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices•Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission• Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact• May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS811
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: July 10, 2024
Posting Close Date:July 30, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15045
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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