Budget and Finance Director
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Position Title:
Budget and Finance DirectorJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
CPA or Master’s degree in related fieldExperience in budgeting and planning
Experience in strategic financial management
Database analysis experience (forecasting, modeling, financial analysis)
Supervisory experience
Experience in interpreting and implementing policies and procedures
Job Description:
The College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is actively seeking a highly qualified and dynamic individual to join our team as the Budget and Finance Director. This pivotal role is responsible for strategic budgeting and planning, managing the financial resources of the college, and leading the development and implementation of college fiscal policies. The ideal candidate will provide expert financial analysis and reporting, oversee fiscal operations, and ensure compliance with university policies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic budgeting and planning processes to align financial resources with the college's goals and objectives.
Manage the financial operations of the college, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and policy formulation.
Advise the dean, associate deans, department chairs, directors, faculty, and staff on all financial and budget-related matters.
Serve as a liaison to university partners in fiscal management, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
Oversee the review, approval, and reporting of all expenditures.
Example of Duties
Administer the business affairs of the college, ensuring efficient and effective financial operations.
Prepare operating and project budget drafts, ensuring they align with strategic goals.
Direct control of approved budgets, including the collection, custody, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all college funds.
Monitor departmental budgets and report any significant deviations from approved budgets.
Formulate and implement policies and guidelines that support the department's mission and enhance financial performance.
Oversee the financial aspects of physical plant management, procurement of goods and services, and the design and implementation of financial systems.
Level Guidelines
• 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 ISU’s 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
• May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS811Application 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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
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