Chief Financial Officer, Tippie College of Business

Education Requirement

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications 

• A minimum of 7-9 years of experience of progressive financial accounting, with demonstrated responsibility for strategic financial planning and oversight. 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and prepare detailed and accurate reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights for a varied audience.
• Supervisory experience with professional staff.
• Significant experience developing and overseeing multi-department budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Commitment to promoting a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
   

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting in a higher education setting.
• Experience with systems used at the University of Iowa; e.g. EFR, APPO PeopleSoft, GL Journal Entry-transfers, HRIS, Payroll, WhoKey Administration, iPlan system.
• University academic program experience with complex undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs.
• Two or more years working with UI Center for Advancement, or a similar entity’s accounts and procedures.
• Experience with grants and knowledge of grant accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience with student financial aid, scholarships, facilities investments, and external partnerships.

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 and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 7A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.