Position Title:Finance and Compliance Manager
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Do you want to use your healthcare finance and compliance expertise to support the health, wellbeing, and success of Iowa State students?
If so, Student Health and Wellness at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Finance and Compliance Manager to join their team! This healthcare position will be classified as a Manager Budget and Finance and will serve as the fiscal officer and Business Unit Manager for Thielen Student Health Center, Student Counseling Services, and Student Wellness.
What You'll Do:
Manage budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Monitor revenues and expenses, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Oversee billing, insurance reimbursement, and revenue cycle operations.
Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Supervise billing, records, and credentialing staff, including performance management and development.
Support hiring, onboarding, credentialing, and workforce compliance requirements.
Ensure compliance with healthcare, financial, privacy, and accreditation regulations.
Lead audit preparation and monitor adherence to university, state, and federal requirements.
Oversee medical records, billing operations, vendor relationships, and process improvements.
Analyze operational and financial data to improve efficiency and revenue performance.
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational initiatives.
Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
Provide training and guidance on financial systems, policies, and compliance practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Health Information Management, Healthcare Compliance, or a related discipline. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Leadership experience in healthcare finance with responsibility for developing and managing organizational budgets.
Experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, including billing, reimbursement, coding, and financial operations.
Experience overseeing medical records, regulatory compliance, and privacy requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
Knowledge of healthcare operations in an outpatient or student health setting.
Professional certification in coding, billing, healthcare finance, compliance, or health information management (e.g., CPC, CCS, CHC, CRCR, HFMA) preferred.
About Student Health and Wellness:Part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Health and Wellness unit consists of four departments: Recreation Services, Student Counseling Services, Student Wellness, and the Thielen Student Health Center. Through promotion of holistic wellbeing, these departments collaborate to support individual student success, enhance retention, academic performance, and campus community resilience. To learn more about Student Health and Wellness please visit Student Health and Wellness (http://cyclonehealth.iastate.edu/) .
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before August 24th, 2026.
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University?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
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.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS811
Original Posting Date: August 7, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R19725
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
