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Location

Ames, IA | United States

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Job description

Position Title:

Financial Operations Manager

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Workday Finance processes and understanding of institutional, state, and federal policies.
Solid grasp of accounting principles and practices.
Proven ability to effectively interpret and communicate finance-related policies and guidance.
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and positively with diverse individuals.
Prior supervisory experience.
Experience with analytical software such as Workday, ServiceNow, JIRA, SQL, etc.
Background in financial and strategic operations within higher education.

Job Description:

Summary

This position collaborates with Finance Managers and ISU Central Finance Offices to identify training needs and operational priorities to ensure consistency throughout the finance service teams. It provides input to leadership on changes proposed by other units that could impact Finance Delivery. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance Service Delivery and supervises three Assistant Financial Operations Managers. Utilizing broad knowledge, this position provides guidance on central finance, procurement, and grants policies and procedures. It helps manage relationships with central finance offices to suggest and support improvements to business processes.

Example of Duties

• Leads service teams, managers, operations, supervisors, and departments to guide the implementation of revised accounting processes/procedures.
• Guides assistant managers in leading training and development of Finance Delivery specialists, including support for relationship building and effective communication.
• Makes personnel decisions, including hiring, evaluations, promotions, and terminations.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify gaps and prioritize development needs based on performance metrics.
• Interprets various accounting data, analyzes reports, and recommends and/or initiates actions to be taken.
• Conducts training sessions on accounting systems and practices.
• Maintains accounting controls by ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of standardized work for specialists.
• Lead maintenance of the Finance and Planning knowledge base by formatting, updating, and suggesting articles for removal, utilizing Service Now reporting to assess article feedback.

Level Guidelines
• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals
• Supervises a small department or work team
• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

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:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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
• This job is eligible for flexible workplace options that may include hybrid working environments within the state of Iowa.

Original Posting Date:

February 29, 2024

Posting Close Date:

March 8, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14122

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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