Financial Analyst
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent amount of education and experience
- At least 6 months of accounting, auditing, and/or financial analysis experience
- Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and a desire to take on tough and challenging projects.
- Superb time management skills and the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analyses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think critically and creatively when working with data.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired
- Certified Public Accountant license
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting
- Experience in health care accounting. Preference is given to a background in an academic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to filter through ambiguity while executing on the details of tasks under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in conjunction with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to transform data into useful information tailed to leadership needs through storytelling and data visualization.
- Experience with relational databases, structured query language (SQL), Tableau, PowerBI
- Experience in identifying opportunities for operational improvement, using creative efforts to bring about solutions.
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and complex situations.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa accounting principles, internal controls, and information systems
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. 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 Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
