Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Join the University of Iowa as a Senior Financial Analyst, where you will perform a broad range of accounting and financial analysis responsibilities to assure effective and compliant organizational/department/unit operations.  Provide accurate and timely accounting information that is used to develop reports, conduct financial analysis and planning and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Duties to Include:

• Assist with monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports
• Prepare and analyze the annual and ad-hoc bond segment financial statements. Play a lead role in annual bond audit
• Assist in the year-end closing of accounts and preparation of consolidated University of Iowa audited financial report.
• Develop financial reports from lead sheets and other sources to complete audit schedules, financial report footnotes and management discussion and analysis.
• Conduct variance analysis of financial information.

Location: 100%25 Remote within Iowa

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, This position will be fully remote, but may be required to come to campus for meetings, training, etc.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and/or financial reporting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting information to non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, including researching and resolving discrepancies
• Experience using accounting or financial system software.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA-eligible
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Experience with query, reporting, database, or financial reporting tools, such as Microsoft Access or comparable systems
• Experience with GASB or FASB Standards
• Experience in higher education, governmental or public-sector accounting, or complex organizational financial reporting
• Experience with debt or bond financial reporting or external audits
• Experience with process improvements, implementing reporting changes, or developing financial procedures or internal controls

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus@uiowa.edu or 319-467-1454.

About the University of Iowa:

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. 

 Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.  

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.