Senior Financial Analyst - Safety and Security
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Safety and Security is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be responsible for assigned financial activities for the Department of Safety and Security, which include assisting in budget preparation, financial reporting, financial planning, accounting duties, and statistical analysis.
The department intends to hire either the Financial Analyst classification (Req 25001486) or Senior Financial Analyst (Req 25001634), based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to one or both to be considered.
Additional Duties:
- Conduct analysis of financial information to assist with budget preparation.
- Assist with the preparation of accounting reports and other financial information for other units.
- Complete basic and complex recurring reconciliations and reporting following pre-established processes.
- Gather information for submittal and respond to benchmark surveys or questionnaires required by the University, government, or other agencies.
- Collaborate with hospital departments to enhance the delivery of administrative services.
- May provide training and functional and/or administrative supervision for staff.
- Perform both basic and limited analysis following pre-established processes and some complex and nonroutine financial and statistical analyses.
- Use moderate knowledge of financial systems. Assist in the development of financial proformas for financial planning.
- Transaction processing is minimal but may result from analytical work.
- May contribute to implementation of policies and procedures. May perform external reporting requiring compliance with reporting standards.
- Compliance with Policies, Regulations and Laws and Operational Oversight
- May contribute to implementation of policies and procedures. May perform external reporting requiring compliance with reporting standards.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: Senior Financial Analyst (PBF4) 4B
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Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position 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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Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Information Management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3 years of experience and demonstrated ability using databases, queries, Excel, and reporting tools for report generation and analysis.
- Experience gathering information from multiple data sources, understanding the context, and demonstrating detailed analytical skills with the ability to turn raw data into actionable information.
- Experience identifying opportunities for financial reporting and operational improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer software applications.
Desirable Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience working with database analytics in Excel and/or Tableau
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of University accounting policy, procedure, and systems
- Knowledge of accounting and budgeting tools including: Peoplesoft, StrataJazz, GL Reporter, and Iowa Electronic Financial Reports (EFR)
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission 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 or until position is filled.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
For questions, contact Haley Resewehr at haley-resewehr@uiowa.edu
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.
