Budget and Finance Specialist

Position Title

Budget and Finance Specialist

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial accountability

Experience building and managing effective working relationships

Degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Experience in developing complex spreadsheets and using databases

Experience with fund accounting in a higher education, governmental, or non-profit organizational setting including various funding sources and restrictions

Job Description

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University is on the lookout for a dynamic Budget and Finance Specialist to oversee the fiscal operations of its departments. This exciting role involves strategic budget planning, insightful financial reporting, and the development of annual budgets, all while managing Foundation accounts. Ideal candidates will bring experience with budgeting and forecasting, financial planning, and Excel, and have a background in higher education. This intermediate-level position offers the opportunity to apply your analytical skills, advise on budgetary decisions, and lead impactful projects. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our college!

Responsibilities Include

• Budget planning with an all-funds approach.
• Providing financial status to the department chairs and directors of the respective units.
• Developing financial reports and projections
• Developing the annual departmental budgets and tracking adjustments
• Collecting and analyzing data for compiling annual reports
• Approving all departmental financial transactions
• Managing Foundation accounts and assisting in managing sponsored grants
  
  

Duties Include

• Advises administration and staff regarding available options and budgetary implications
• Prepares operational budgets for departments; reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with University Policy and Procedures
• Compiles data and prepares reports
• Prepares and analyzes budget reports for department chairs with an “all funds” approach
• Prepares statistical reports for the comparison between the current financial situation and budgeted forecast.
  
  

Level Guidelines

• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
  
  

Appointment Type

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS808

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
  
  

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
  
  

Original Posting Date

February 3, 2025

Posting Close Date

February 16, 2025

Job Requisition Number

R16328