Job Information
Iowa Department of Transportation Lead Department Financial Analyst in Ames, Iowa
Salary
$78,041.60 - $120,036.80 Annually
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-04379
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Kevin Beichley - Kevin.Beichley@iowadot.us
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Job Description:
The Lead Department Financial Analyst (Budget Analyst 5) will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of the Iowa DOT. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, capable of leading financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will lead a mixed team of analysts located throughout the department to ensure financial alignment with the organization's financial outlook, goals, and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies and plans.
Oversee the preparation and management of the annual budget.
Monitor financial performance and analyze variances to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for senior management.
Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations and policies.
Provide leadership and guidance to the financial analysis team.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven leadership experience in a financial management role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in financial modeling and use of financial software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong knowledge of state and federal financial regulations.
High level of integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
What we offer YOU:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3577/download?inline=) .
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !
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If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in professional budget analysis or fiscal management.
Ten years of full-time work experience in professional budget analysis or fiscal management.
A total of ten years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in accounting, finance, or business administration equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 3 or six months of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 4.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/BudgetAnalyst5-00726-90726.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)