Senior Financial Analyst

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 3 years of accounting, auditing, and/or financial analysis experience, preferably within a large, complex organization (academic medical center experience a plus)
• Strong technical accounting skills, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GASB, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and a desire to take on demanding 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.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and creatively when working with data. 
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired 

• Certified Public Accountant license.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft, nVision reports, and enterprise financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to transform data into useful information tailored to leadership needs through storytelling and data visualizations.
• Experience with relational databases, structured query language (SQL), Tableau, PowerBI, or other data visualization tools
• Understanding of GASB 87 (Leases) and GASB 96 (Subscription-Based IT Agreements)
• Experience in identifying opportunities for operational improvement and using creative efforts to bring about solutions.
• Experience with financial reporting systems, ERP implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare finance, Medicare Cost Reporting, and 340B compliance considerations.

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.