Budget and Finance Specialist III
Budget and Finance Specialist III
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Job Description
Position Title:
Budget and Finance Specialist IIIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in a related fieldExperience providing service to organizational leadership
Experience with fund accounting in a large multidivisional organization
Experience developing implementing and managing complex budgets
Experience in financial forecasting and analysis
Job Description:
Summary
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Finance team is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Budget Analyst position to manage fiscal operations of multiple departments and support college level finance related activities.
About Us: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a collaborative vibrant community of faculty students and staff across 21 departments and one professional school. The Fiscal Operations team supports the Colleges mission by providing services and stewardship of its financial resources.
Example of Duties
Provides analytical support for the more complex budget projects.
Works directly with major department managers.
Analyzes operating costs and provides recommends to leadership for funding modifications.
Consults with units or departments regarding budget analysis financial reports reconciliations unusual transactions and problem resolutions.
Consults with units or departments to coordinate the preparation of operating budgets discuss previous budget figures estimates expense and other factors.
Analyzes budget expenditures against actuals for estimated available funds. Advises leadership on the availability of funds for unplanned and unfunded initiatives.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
Seniorlevel position possessing highlevel professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies seniorlevel professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lowerlevel staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which welldefined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application 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 or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
April 1 2025Posting Close Date:
April 13 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16743Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
