Manager Budget and Finance

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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is seeking a Manager of Budget and Finance to support long-range planning and key financial strategic goals. A key focus of this role is direct supervision and team leadership, including oversight of approximately eight staff members who currently support academic departments, research centers, and administrative units within the college. These individuals will transition into a newly centralized team, and the manager will guide the alignment of their positions within the new structure. Additionally, the manager will serve as an official delegate for the Senior Manager of Budget and Finance, representing the office in meetings and college-level initiatives as needed. While the primary emphasis is on supervision, the individual may also maintain a limited financial portfolio.

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• Support strategic planning and project alignment efforts to support the colleges mission and financial priorities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including full responsibility for hiring, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance.
• Maintain staffing plans in coordination with HR and drive workforce strategies that align with long-term goals.
• Support annual and multi-year budgeting processes using an all-funds approach, including forecasting and financial planning for general, research, gift, and discretionary funds.
• Advise department chairs, directors, and faculty on budget management, resource allocation, and financial planning to advance unit goals.
• Analyze and report on financial trends, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Recommend and implement financial policies and procedures that ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency.

This role presents a unique and rewarding challenge: to build a new team within a newly centralized structure and developing a cohesive service model. As you bring the team together, youll standardize practices and foster a collaborative culture. The financial scope of CALS is broad and complex.

If you're motivated by building systems, leading change, and empowering others behind the scenes, this role will be especially fulfilling. It offers a strong connection to Iowa States land-grant mission, supporting real-world research and academic success in ways that make a visible difference across the college.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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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