Waverly, Iowa
Posted: 04-Jun-25
Location: Ames, Iowa
Internal Number: R17173
Position Title:
Budget and Finance Specialist IIIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related fieldExperience providing service to organizational leadership
Experience with fund accounting in a large multi-divisional organization
Experience developing, implementing, and managing complex budgets
Experience in financial forecasting and analysis
Job Description:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Finance team is seeking qualified candidates for a Budget & Finance Specialist III position. This role is responsible for managing the fiscal operations of multiple departments and supporting finance-related activities at the college level.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to a dynamic community of faculty, students, and staff across 19 departments and one professional school. The Fiscal Operations team plays a key role in advancing the Colleges mission through effective financial stewardship and service.
Example of Duties
Provides analytical support for the more complex budget projects.
Works directly with major department managers.
Analyzes operating costs and offers funding recommendations to leadership.
Advises departments on budget analysis, financial reports, reconciliations, unusual transactions, and problem resolution.
Partners with departments to prepare operating budgets, review historical data, and estimate future expenses.
Reviews expenditures against budgets to determine available funds and advises leadership on funding availability for unplanned initiatives.
If you enjoy working as part of a supportive, knowledgeable, and collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to build strong relationships with department chairs and serve as a trusted financial advisorthe CFO of the departments you support. The position also offers daily variety, continuous learning, and regular engagement with new policies and evolving scenarios. Our team takes a proactive approach, shaping financial practices that keep operations running smoothly.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application 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 Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
June 3, 2025Posting Close Date:
June 11, 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17173