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Iowa State University · 5 hours ago

Senior Manager - Finance & Business Operations

positionAmes, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is currently accepting applications for a Senior Manager, Finance and Business Operations. This position is a senior finance leadership role responsible for financial management, financial reporting, and enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for ISURP.

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Responsibilities

Administers business affairs of a $13M+ operational budget
Prepares operating and project budget drafts
Monitors budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets
Performs monthly close and provides quarterly reports
Formulates policies and guidelines to carry out the department's mission
Manages complex, leases, major capital projects, and governmental/University reporting as required

Qualification

Financial managementFinancial reportingFinancial planningAnalysisInternal controlsSOP developmentProcess improvementProject accountingLease accounting standardsBudget managementComplex leases oversightCapital projects managementEntrepreneurial ecosystemsProblem resolution skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience
A substantial number of years with progressive experience in financial management, reporting, FP&A, or business operations
Demonstrated experience preparing and interpreting financial statements and management reports
A strong background in internal controls, SOP development, and process improvement
Experience overseeing complex leases, capital projects, or large-scale financial initiatives
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Preferred

Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
Experience in a university-affiliated, research park, nonprofit, or public-private environment
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems, project accounting, and lease accounting standards
Familiarity with start-up companies and entrepreneurial ecosystems

Benefits

Medical and dental
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

Company

Iowa State University

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Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
dateFounded in 1858
location
Ames, Iowa, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.iastate.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.51M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-03-28Grant
2024-02-26Grant

Leadership Team

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Kevin Kimle
Rastetter Chair of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
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