Senior Financial Analyst
The University of Iowa, Capital Assets Management department is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. This position will perform a broad range of accounting and financial analysis responsibilities to assure effective and compliant organizational/department/unit operations related to capital projects with an emphasis on funding and capitalization. Maintain accountability for project budgets by reviewing and approving construction documents, creating and reporting finalized project closeout spreadsheets, and creating, analyzing, and distributing monthly reports to the Controller. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Duties to Include:
• Perform variance analysis related to reconciliation reports for various capital projects, loans, and funds.
• Opening WhoKeys and Chartfields as needed following funding and capitalization rules.
• Entering all Change Orders and Amendments in PeopleSoft.
• Maintain and update procedures for SOP.
Location: Remote within Iowa
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically, 3 years of accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Excellent customer service skills interacting in person, on the phone, via email and Zoom (or similar application).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with report presentation using MS Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Access, or other similar software.
• Must be proficient with software applications with the ability to create, manipulate and extensively use Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful workplace.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience with PeopleSoft Applications including General Ledger and Asset Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Access with the ability to create tables and queries.
• Experience with University of Iowa accounting financial systems.
Position and 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 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. *An Excel test will be required as part of the final interview process.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.
This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
About the University of Iowa:
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.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
