Senior Financial Analyst - Department of Surgery

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the Department of Surgery to independently perform a broad range of complex accounting and financial analysis responsibilities to assure accurate, effective, and compliant organizational/department/unit operations.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Financial Oversight and Budgeting
o Prepare financial information for unit/departmental budget. May prepare financial reports for other units.
• Financial Reporting
o Complete complex recurring or non-routine reconciliations and reporting following pre-established processes. Provide and communicate financial information to department, college/division, and University administration. Develop complex financial and operational reports which require further analysis.
• Financial Analysis and Planning
o Perform complex non-routine financial and statistical analysis utilizing expert knowledge of financial systems. Develop proformas for financial planning.
• Compliance with Policies, Regulations, and Laws and Operational Oversight
o Advise units within college/division. Provide training to others. Recommend and assist in developing training solutions related to University policies. May contribute to implementation of policies and procedures. May perform external reporting requiring compliance with reporting standards.
• Transaction Processing
o Transaction processing is minimal but may result from analytical work and include review of initiated transactions.
• Leadership and Training
o Recommend and assist in the development and delivery of training solutions. May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for staff.
Percent of Time: 100%25
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location: UI Health Care Medical Center University Campus/Remote

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, cost accounting, budget, and/or financial analysts.
• Experience gathering information from multiple data sources, understanding the context, and demonstrating detailed analytical skills with the ability to turn raw data into actionable information.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting tools including Cayuse and eRA Commons.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and private funding agencies, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting tools including: Peoplesoft, StrataJazz, GL Reporter, and Iowa Electronic Financial Reports (EFR).
• Knowledge of University accounting policy, procedure, and systems.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial information for unit/departmental budget.
• Complete complex recurring or non-routine reconciliations and reporting following pre-established processes.
• Provide and communicate financial information to department, college/division, and University administration.
• Develop complex financial and operational reports which require further analysis.
• Perform complex non-routine financial and statistical analysis utilizing expert knowledge of financial systems.
• Develop proformas for financial planning.
• Advise units within college/division.
• Provide training to others.
• Recommend and assist in developing training solutions related to University policies.
• May contribute to implementation of policies and procedures.
• May perform external reporting requiring compliance with reporting standards.
• Recommend and assist in the development and delivery of training solutions.
• May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for staff.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• For more information on benefits, please visit UI Health Care Benefits.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees