APSRC CFO-Comptroller

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER; Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Arkansas, in collaboration with the Arkansas Public School Resource Center, seeks a CFO–Comptroller in its Little Rock office. This leadership role oversees all financial functions and reports to the APSRC Executive Director.

Responsibilities include monthly statements, audits, tax filings, cash flow, budgeting, regulatory compliance, strategy for financial health, and staff development. Strong QuickBooks and Microsoft Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of higher education administration and governance.
• Ability to lead and develop finance staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly financial statements for key stakeholders.
• Organize and review audited financial statements by a third-party auditor.
• Cash flow management and annual budget forecasting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and financial reporting integrity.
• Attend board meetings in an advisory capacity.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number NC1212026

Working Title

Department Org

Department Org 241048-Arkansas Public School Resource Center

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The University of Central Arkansas / Arkansas Public School Resource Center ( APSRC ) is seeking to fill the CFO – Comptroller position in its Little Rock office. This position works under the direct supervision of the APSRC Executive Director. This employee is responsible for managing all financial functions of APSRC to maintain the financial health of the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly financial statements for key stakeholders
• Organize and review audited financial statements prepared by a third-party auditor
• Organize and review APSRC’s tax return to be prepared by a third-party tax preparer
• Cash flow management
• Annual budget preparation and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Strategy development for the financial health of the organization, including revenue and expenditure analysis in a detailed manner
• Investment management and analysis
• Accounts receivable/payable management
• Manage and develop finance and administrative staff
• Prepare Form 1099’s for APSRC’s contractors
• Attend board meetings in an advisory capacity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft Suite of products.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

Preferred Education and/or Experience

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Desired start date 11/01/2026

Position Summary and Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications

Physical Demands Checklist

Physical Demands

Physical Exertion

Physical Exertion Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

Open Date 09/22/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

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