Fiscal Program Manager

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

This mid-level finance position manages and executes fiscal programs for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA), including faculty start-up funding for UADA, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES); royalty reconciliations and disbursements; suspense account management; internal award-funded programs; and fleet vehicle auditing and process improvements. The position supports the UADA Business Office fiscal team with other fiscal programs as needed and is cross-trained on a variety of fiscal duties, which may include Federal capacity fund management, construction project invoicing, FSFI and RSC funding, and other programs managed by the Business Office.

The position assists with 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 compile leadership reports. The position also manages some accounting duties for non-academic units within AES and may lead projects or support fiscal process improvements.

The position is under the direction of the Senior Director of Business Planning and Intelligence. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential job duties.

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.
• At least one year of experience 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 good 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 with other fiscal programs and cross-train on a variety of fiscal duties.
• Support programs that may include Federal capacity fund management, construction project invoicing, FSFI and RSC funding, and other UADA Business Office fiscal programs.
• Assist with developing assigned portions of the UADA entity-level budget and ensure 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 some accounting duties for 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 working relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level