Business Planning & Reporting Manager

University of Arkansas•Fayetteville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus with over 1400 employees, consisting of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES). As an employer, the Division offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. This position plays an active role in assuring executive leaders are informed during all phases of the budget cycle and are equipped with the tools, reports, and information needed to make sound business decisions. This position also provides a variety of related reports to support finance and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
At least three (3) years of experience in business management, accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least one (1) of those years in a supervisory OR financial/program management capacity.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively alone as well as with a team.
Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports to both internal and external personnel.
Ability to interpret and apply laws in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment, and to handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to be punctual and dependable.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or similar professional designation.
Previous experience in development of budgets.
Previous experience with a state-supported institution of higher education in Arkansas.
Experience with Workday.
Experience with Anaplan.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements entity level budgets.
Provides support for developing operating unit and departmental budgets.
Assures executive leaders are informed during all phases of the budget cycle.
Provides tools, reports, and information to executive leaders for sound business decisions.
Provides a variety of related reports to support finance and executive leadership.
Develops significant portions of the entity-level budget as assigned.
Ensures budgets developed are accurate and complete.
Serves as the liaison to executive leaders in all aspects of the budget development, management, and monitoring process under the direction of the Senior Director of Business Planning and Intelligence.
Manages specific Division State and/or Federal funds.
May perform specific accounting duties.
May lead other projects or support fiscal duties as assigned.
Maintains regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.