Fiscal Program Manager

University of Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

This is a mid-level finance position in the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas. The Fiscal Program Manager manages and executes fiscal programs, including faculty start-up funding for UADA, AES, and CES; royalty reconciliations and disbursements; UADA suspense account management; internal award-funded programs; and fleet vehicle auditing and process improvements. The position supports the UADA Business Office fiscal team, is cross-trained on a variety of fiscal duties, and may assist with Federal capacity fund management, construction project invoicing, FSFI and RSC funding, and other Business Office fiscal programs. The role assists in developing assigned portions of the UADA entity-level budget, ensures budgets are accurate and complete, and keeps executive leaders informed throughout the budget cycle. It uses Workday reporting to retrieve financial information, analyze data, and prepare reports for leadership. The position also manages some accounting duties for non-academic units within the Division of Agriculture Experiment Station and may lead projects or support fiscal process improvements. It reports to the Senior Director of Business Planning and Intelligence. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
At least three years of experience in business management, accounting, finance, or a related field, including at least one year in a supervisory or financial/program management capacity.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports to internal and external personnel.
Ability to interpret and apply laws in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to apply an ethical code and sound judgment, and handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to be punctual and dependable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage and execute UADA fiscal programs, including faculty start-up funding, royalty reconciliations and disbursements, suspense account management, internal award-funded programs, and fleet vehicle auditing and process improvements.
Support the UADA Business Office fiscal team and cross-train on a variety of fiscal duties, potentially including Federal capacity fund management, construction project invoicing, and FSFI and RSC funding.
Assist in developing assigned portions of the UADA entity-level budget and ensure developed budgets are accurate and complete.
Keep executive leaders informed during all phases of the budget cycle.
Use Workday reporting to obtain financial information, analyze data, and compile reports for leadership.
Manage accounting duties for some non-academic units within the Division of Agriculture Experiment Station.
Lead projects or support fiscal process improvements as needed.
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial, harmonious working relationships.