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FINANCE ADMINISTRATION and BUDGE (BL-BAP-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Indiana University (IU) Bloomington Office of Finance, Administration, and Budget uses ethical, innovative, and sustainable business practices to ensure financial integrity, policy compliance, consistent accounting, and managerial consulting.
The Kelley School of Business (Kelley School) at Indiana University (IU) is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 137,000 living alumni around the globe.
Job Summary
The Indiana University Kelley School of Business seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Assistant Dean of Finance and Operations to provide strategic oversight and hands-on management across Kelley's financial portfolio, physical infrastructure, and operational functions. Beyond technical execution, Assistant Dean is a visionary leader and strategic thinker responsible for mentoring a high-performing team, fostering institutional efficiencies, and navigating complex cross-departmental challenges.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Acts as the primary liaison between the school, the campus, and the IU Foundation to ensure fiscal integrity and support of the mission of the Kelley School of Business.
- Oversees the preparation and analysis of monthly general fund activity, unrestricted fund spending, and tuition/credit hour projections utilizing advanced data visualization.
- Develops long-term funding strategies for general and non-general expenses; project the lifespan of cash balances to ensure sustainable growth.
- Continually assess reporting tools and staff workflows to maximize productivity; lead the evolution of the Faculty Resource Allocation Tracking (RATs) system and Business Office processes.
- Manage Indiana University Foundation (IUF) accounts, ensuring all funds are strategically activated.
- Serves as Project Manager for the annual budget cycle (December-April), ensuring adherence to deadlines and securing necessary approvals.
- Directs the preparation of comprehensive financial documentation for high-level meetings with the Provost and other campus leaders.
- Leads the submission of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Annual Salary and Financial Surveys; compile key financial and operational data for the overall accreditation report.
- Collaborates on renovations and improvements; manage funding sources through the project lifecycle.
- Strategically allocate office and classroom space across Kelley School spaces; collaborate with others on faculty locational needs and instructional space needs.
- Oversees the FOS (Facilities and Operations Support) team in managing school-wide maintenance, real estate leases, and furniture procurement.
- Ensures total staff compliance with evacuation procedures, business continuity plans, and emergency medical (CPR/AED) training.
- Manages contracts for Kelley-authored e-texts with IU Legal Counsel and reconcile revenue from software and digital resources.
- Provides financial oversight for "Kelley Outfitters," including daily credit card reconciliation and monthly reporting to the University Controller.
- Oversees centralized event planning services, supporting internal stakeholders in executing everything from departmental lunches to multi-day international conferences.
- Dedicates significant time to mentoring staff, addressing complex operational questions, and fostering a culture of "deep thinking" to solve systemic issues.
- Conducts specialized cost-benefit analyses, including graduate programming costs, IT expenditure summaries, and longitudinal tenure/promotion salary trends.
General Responsibilities
- Directs the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of multiple university units or an unusually large multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
- Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Financial Administration family, and fiscal, policy, and internal control management.
- Creates annual revenue and expenditure budget for a large school/college. Develops budgetary policies and procedures.
- Develops models and provides recommendations to executive leadership for resource allocations and to enhance financial performance.
- Develops and introduces growth strategies and identifies risks.
- Monitors division and campus budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets.
- Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
- Directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
- Develops, plans, and directs special projects, which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services.
- Provides leadership and direction through other managers.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
Preferred
- Master's degree in business administration, public administration, higher education leadership, or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 5 years of related functional experience.
- 3 years of management experience in related field.
Preferred
- Extensive experience in high-level financial management, preferably within a higher education or complex non-profit environment.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
- Instills commitment to organizational goals.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Effective conflict management skills.
- Builds and manages effective teams.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
- Experience using large-scale financial platforms in and/or for a variety of financial operations.
- Advanced ability to interpret financial documents from an accounting, policy, and practice perspective.
- Experience in project management, user-testing, and implementation and/or development of financial structures, policies, and procedures.
- Intermediate accounting skills and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to mine data from multiple sources and integrate into usable formats.
- Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to understand and interpret financial policies, regulations, and pertinent state/federal laws.
- Advanced knowledge of financial statements and different budgetary models; ability to apply in different situations.
- Knowledge of human resources laws and procedures related to managing staff; knowledge and understanding of the importance of mentors and mentorships.
- Demonstrates ability to create workable solutions from broad concepts and ideas, projections, forecasting, and long-term planning.
Preferred
- Ability to lead diverse teams (Finance, Facilities, Events) and manage large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in KFS, Tableau, and standard university reporting tools; ability to translate complex data into actionable executive summaries.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, and students internal and external to the University.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a limited hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
$190,000-$210,000 per year based on education, skills, and experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Strategic
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Finance
Job Family: Financial Administration
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION and BUDGE (BL-BAP-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Indiana University (IU) Bloomington Office of Finance, Administration, and Budget uses ethical, innovative, and sustainable business practices to ensure financial integrity, policy compliance, consistent accounting, and managerial consulting.
The Kelley School of Business (Kelley School) at Indiana University (IU) is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 137,000 living alumni around the globe.
Job Summary
The Indiana University Kelley School of Business seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Assistant Dean of Finance and Operations to provide strategic oversight and hands-on management across Kelley's financial portfolio, physical infrastructure, and operational functions. Beyond technical execution, Assistant Dean is a visionary leader and strategic thinker responsible for mentoring a high-performing team, fostering institutional efficiencies, and navigating complex cross-departmental challenges.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Acts as the primary liaison between the school, the campus, and the IU Foundation to ensure fiscal integrity and support of the mission of the Kelley School of Business.
- Oversees the preparation and analysis of monthly general fund activity, unrestricted fund spending, and tuition/credit hour projections utilizing advanced data visualization.
- Develops long-term funding strategies for general and non-general expenses; project the lifespan of cash balances to ensure sustainable growth.
- Continually assess reporting tools and staff workflows to maximize productivity; lead the evolution of the Faculty Resource Allocation Tracking (RATs) system and Business Office processes.
- Manage Indiana University Foundation (IUF) accounts, ensuring all funds are strategically activated.
- Serves as Project Manager for the annual budget cycle (December-April), ensuring adherence to deadlines and securing necessary approvals.
- Directs the preparation of comprehensive financial documentation for high-level meetings with the Provost and other campus leaders.
- Leads the submission of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Annual Salary and Financial Surveys; compile key financial and operational data for the overall accreditation report.
- Collaborates on renovations and improvements; manage funding sources through the project lifecycle.
- Strategically allocate office and classroom space across Kelley School spaces; collaborate with others on faculty locational needs and instructional space needs.
- Oversees the FOS (Facilities and Operations Support) team in managing school-wide maintenance, real estate leases, and furniture procurement.
- Ensures total staff compliance with evacuation procedures, business continuity plans, and emergency medical (CPR/AED) training.
- Manages contracts for Kelley-authored e-texts with IU Legal Counsel and reconcile revenue from software and digital resources.
- Provides financial oversight for "Kelley Outfitters," including daily credit card reconciliation and monthly reporting to the University Controller.
- Oversees centralized event planning services, supporting internal stakeholders in executing everything from departmental lunches to multi-day international conferences.
- Dedicates significant time to mentoring staff, addressing complex operational questions, and fostering a culture of "deep thinking" to solve systemic issues.
- Conducts specialized cost-benefit analyses, including graduate programming costs, IT expenditure summaries, and longitudinal tenure/promotion salary trends.
General Responsibilities
- Directs the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of multiple university units or an unusually large multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
- Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Financial Administration family, and fiscal, policy, and internal control management.
- Creates annual revenue and expenditure budget for a large school/college. Develops budgetary policies and procedures.
- Develops models and provides recommendations to executive leadership for resource allocations and to enhance financial performance.
- Develops and introduces growth strategies and identifies risks.
- Monitors division and campus budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets.
- Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
- Directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
- Develops, plans, and directs special projects, which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services.
- Provides leadership and direction through other managers.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
Preferred
- Master's degree in business administration, public administration, higher education leadership, or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 5 years of related functional experience.
- 3 years of management experience in related field.
Preferred
- Extensive experience in high-level financial management, preferably within a higher education or complex non-profit environment.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
- Instills commitment to organizational goals.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Effective conflict management skills.
- Builds and manages effective teams.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
- Experience using large-scale financial platforms in and/or for a variety of financial operations.
- Advanced ability to interpret financial documents from an accounting, policy, and practice perspective.
- Experience in project management, user-testing, and implementation and/or development of financial structures, policies, and procedures.
- Intermediate accounting skills and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to mine data from multiple sources and integrate into usable formats.
- Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to understand and interpret financial policies, regulations, and pertinent state/federal laws.
- Advanced knowledge of financial statements and different budgetary models; ability to apply in different situations.
- Knowledge of human resources laws and procedures related to managing staff; knowledge and understanding of the importance of mentors and mentorships.
- Demonstrates ability to create workable solutions from broad concepts and ideas, projections, forecasting, and long-term planning.
Preferred
- Ability to lead diverse teams (Finance, Facilities, Events) and manage large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in KFS, Tableau, and standard university reporting tools; ability to translate complex data into actionable executive summaries.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, and students internal and external to the University.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a limited hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
$190,000-$210,000 per year based on education, skills, and experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Strategic
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Finance
Job Family: Financial Administration
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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Indiana University Finance roles often require familiarity with fund accounting, grant compliance, or GASB reporting standards used in higher education. Highlight any nonprofit or public-sector accounting experience on your resume before you apply.
Search Indiana University's HR portal directly
Finance postings at IU appear on the university's official jobs site under titles like Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, or Grants Accountant. Filter by department to find roles in research administration, which frequently require specialized compliance knowledge and have supported sponsorship historically.
Confirm sponsorship eligibility before the final interview
Large universities sometimes distinguish between centrally funded and grant-funded positions when deciding whether to file an H-1B. Ask HR during your offer conversation whether the specific Finance role's funding source affects their ability to petition.
Align your offer timeline with the H-1B cap season
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year. If you receive a Finance offer in late spring, the earliest your employer can file a cap-subject petition is the following April, meaning you may need to plan for a 12-month or longer gap before your start date.
Prepare for PERM if you're targeting permanent residence
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Does Indiana University sponsor H-1B visas for Finance roles?
Yes. Indiana University sponsors H-1B visas for Finance positions and has done so across multiple roles within the function. As a large public university, IU is a qualifying employer with USCIS and processes petitions through its international services office. Whether a specific Finance role qualifies depends on the position's degree requirements and funding source, so confirm with HR during the offer stage.
Which visa types does Indiana University commonly use for Finance positions?
Indiana University primarily sponsors H-1B visas for Finance roles, which cover positions like Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, and Grants Accountant that require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. The university also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-tenured Finance staff, typically initiated after an employee has established themselves in the role.
What qualifications are expected for Finance roles at Indiana University?
Most Finance positions at IU require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, with senior roles expecting a CPA credential or graduate degree. Higher education-specific experience, such as grant accounting, fund accounting, or familiarity with Uniform Guidance for federal awards, gives candidates a meaningful advantage over applicants with purely corporate backgrounds.
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If you're subject to the H-1B cap and receive an offer outside of cap-exempt status, your employer must register you in USCIS's March lottery. A successful selection allows filing starting April 1, with an October 1 start date at the earliest. If you're already on H-1B with another employer, IU can file an H-1B transfer petition immediately upon offer acceptance, and you can start once USCIS issues a receipt notice.
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