Director of Budget, Financial Reporting & Analysis

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field plus six (6) years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger reporting, including five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Expertise with various software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment are required.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the UAMS consolidated-level financial reporting and analysis function.
• Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and review of key financial reports used as a basis for decision-making by senior UAMS, University System, and State of Arkansas leadership.
• Performs and reviews advanced analyses of financial information and related research as needed by senior management.
• Performs reconciliations, performs research, and prepares advanced-level entries into the UAMS accounting system.
• Serves as the UAMS Liaison with the State of Arkansas on finance and accounting matters
• Functions as the liaison on financial and accounting matters between UAMS, the University of Arkansas System Office, and the State of Arkansas, to include overseeing the preparation of required reports, drawing State revenues, and interfacing with the State's accounting system and staff responsible for consolidated reporting, which includes UAMS.
• Oversees and directs the overall operations of the budget and financial planning department, which includes coordinating the overall campus budget planning and resource allocation process.
• Provides oversight, analysis, and reporting related to the capital budget process, cash management/forecasting, financial forecast modality, and external budget reporting.
• Leads the development of budget and financial planning policies, procedures, and processes.
• Supervises financial reporting, planning, and analysis staff.
• Responsible for hiring, leading, supervising, and reviewing the work of financial reporting, planning, and analysis staff, which includes degreed Accountants.
• Works closely with internal, external, and legislative auditors to provide data, schedules, analyses, and explanations of financial activity.
• Performs other assignments as needed by UAMS senior leadership.

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.