Budget and Finance Specialist

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The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is on the lookout for a dynamic Budget and Finance Specialist to oversee the fiscal operations of its departments. This exciting role involves strategic budget planning, insightful financial reporting, and the development of annual budgets, all while managing Foundation accounts. Ideal candidates will bring experience with budgeting and forecasting, financial planning, and Excel, and have a background in higher education. This intermediate-level position offers the opportunity to apply your analytical skills, advise on budgetary decisions, and lead impactful projects. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our college!

Responsibilities include:

Budget planning with an all-funds approach.

Providing financial status to the department chairs and directors of the respective units.

Developing financial reports and projections

Developing the annual departmental budgets and tracking adjustments

Collecting and analyzing data for compiling annual reports

Approving all departmental financial transactions

Managing Foundation accounts and assisting in managing sponsored grants

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Advises administration and staff regarding available options and budgetary implications

Prepares operational budgets for departments; reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with University Policy and Procedures

Compiles data and prepares reports

Prepares and analyzes budget reports for department chairs with an all funds approach

Prepares statistical reports for the comparison between the current financial situation and budgeted forecast.

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Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

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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 Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If 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

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