Senior Manager Finance & Business Operations

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Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is currently accepting applications for a Senior Manager Finance and Business Operations. This position is a senior finance leadership role responsible for financial management financial reporting and enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for ISURP. This highly complex and critical role ensures accurate timely and decision-useful financial information while strengthening financial controls standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technology-enabled workflows across the organization. The position reports to and serves as a strategic partner for the ISURP President by providing financial oversight for complex leases major capital projects and other financial activities thus ensuring alignment with ISURP financial policies and reporting requirements. The role works closely with Iowa State University partners including the Controllers Office and departments that report to the Senior Vice President for Operations & Finance to ensure consistency compliance and strong coordination on Iowa State University related activities.

The successful candidate will have:

• A substantial number of years with progressive experience in financial management reporting FP&A or business operations
• Demonstrated experience preparing and interpreting financial statements and management reports
• A strong background in internal controls SOP development and process improvement
• Experience overseeing complex leases capital projects or large-scale financial initiatives

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• Administers business affairs of a $13M operational budget.
• Prepares operating and project budget drafts.
• Monitors budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets.
• Performs monthly close and provides quarterly reports.
• Formulates policies and guidelines to carry out the departments mission.
• Manages complex leases major capital projects and governmental/University reporting as required.

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Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISUs mission and meeting division department or work unit goals
Solves complex issues using highly developed problem resolution skills
Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance recommendations and set standards related to strategy policy and mission
Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received byFebruary 10 2026.

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

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

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