IT Services Associate Budget Officer

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Information Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Iowa is seeking an Associate Budget Officer to help execute the fiscal strategy that keeps ITS operating effectively today while planning wisely for tomorrow. ITS powers the systems, services, and infrastructure that enable teaching, research, and administration across the University of Iowa. Behind that technology is a complex financial ecosystem that must be precise, sustainable, and forward-looking. This role blends direct involvement in accounting operations with financial analysis, budgeting, and leadership of a high-performing team. Embedded in the CIO office, the Associate Budget Officer works alongside IT leaders to help turn services and strategy into sustainable financial models, while remaining actively engaged in the daily financial work that keeps those models running smoothly. This role sits within the ITS Business and Administration team and reports directly to the Executive IT Director/ITS Budget Officer. You will work closely with leaders across ITS, in an environment that values collaboration, professionalism, and respect. If you are an adept financial professional who highly values strategic partnership, this is a unique opportunity to grow your skills while helping steer the financial future of a major university IT organization. There is an expectation that the individual in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the University’s commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for all. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. ITS values work life balance and strives to provide flexible work options where possible. This position is primarily onsite, with the possibility for occasional hybrid work within the state of Iowa as business needs allow. This position will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of 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 . For a detailed job description, please email Melanie Bell at [email protected] .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience (typically 5-7 years or more) related to fiscal management and/or comprehensive fiscal administration. Experience performing these functions in an academic environment preferred.
• Experience with budget development and fiscal management, including accounting and finance practices and procedures, tracking revenue and expenditures, as well as the relationships between revenues, expenses, cost allocations, forecasting, and reporting/evaluation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Experience reconciling complex financial data with a general ledger system, and the ability to process reports and information from the system, with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to understand information technology related services, projects, and processes.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of oral and written communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is highly desired.
• Knowledge of University and/or public institution budgeting and funding procedures, as well as standards and documentation requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex budgets in a multi-faceted higher education setting.
• Previous experience working in an information technology environment or technology-related organization.
• Supervisory experience in hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of work.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding indirect cost recovery, fringe pools, sponsored grants and foundation grants.
• Knowledge of University organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight and Budgeting : Coordinate and prepare complex operating and capital budgets across a multi-department IT organization & build detailed cost-by-service models.
• Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning : Perform advanced financial analysis to inform decision making.
• Financial Reporting & Systems: Deliver timely, decision-ready financial reporting. Lead the development of financial reporting tools and systems. Translate operational data into actionable fiscal insight.
• Leadership & Development: Supervise and develop a team of finance, accounting, and warehouse staff.
• Compliance & Operational Integrity: Ensure compliance with University policy and federal/state regulations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level