Financial Manager

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a financial administrator to support the foundation and institutional advancement operations. This role requires strong analytical skills and financial management experience in a healthcare setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance oversight, and providing campus-wide resources on foundation policies. UAMS offers excellent benefits, including health plans and retirement contributions.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field plus five years of experience in financial management.
• Proficiency in Workday financial processes vital.
• Understanding of fundraising-related financial administration essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze general ledger data, producing financial reports.
• Coordinate accounting activities for foundation and institutional advancement.
• Ensure compliance with donor intent and oversee foundation accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or accounting (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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Closing Date:

06/14/2025
Type of Position: Management - Operations
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Department: IA | Foundation Administration

Department's Website:

uams.edu/development
Summary of Job Duties: This role supports the financial administration of foundation and institutional advancement operations by analyzing general ledger data, producing divisional financial reports, and coordinating accounting activities. Responsibilities include monitoring foundation deposits, reconciling accounts, ensuring compliance with donor intent, and overseeing the setup and maintenance of foundation accounts. The position serves as a campus-wide resource on foundation policies, donor documentation, and financial processes, while also managing the Institutional Advancement budget, preparing financial reports, and conducting training sessions to promote compliance, accuracy, and best practices. Proficiency in Workday financial processes and a strong understanding of fundraising-related financial administration are essential.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, or related field plus five years of general ledger, financial management experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, or related field plus five years of general ledger, financial management experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong analytical skills and financial reporting required.
• Excellent time management, problem solving, and interpersonal and communications skills.
• Knowledge of computer software: Outlook, Word, and Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or accounting.

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting & Analysis – 25%

• Provide analysis and reports on general ledger information in the Blackbaud Foundation ledger system. Produce divisional financial reports from Workday data.

Foundation Fund Administration – 20%
• Responsible for coordinating accounting activities and administration of UAMS Foundation Fund accounts. This includes detailed oversight of foundation payments for the entire UAMS campus ensuring the donor intent is met.
• Monitor foundation deposits, donor documentation, set up of new foundation accounts, adherence to the foundation policies and regulations. This also includes monitoring, account reconciliations, and transfer of funds between foundation accounts.
• Monitoring of net asset class of foundation accounts.
Foundation Funds Tracking & Administration and Workday – 20%
• Provide detailed review of foundation payments in the FFTA (Foundation Funds Tracking and Administration) and Workday systems.
• Provide the entire campus direction on foundation payments and donor intent of foundation funds.
• Assist in the coordination and teaching of a bi-annual Foundation system training class.

Institutional Advancement & Campus Resource – 10%
• Responsible for providing overall assistance to the campus by serving as a resource for foundation administration functions.
• Serve as a resource for the directors of development and other Institutional Advancement staff concerning processes, guidelines and policies relating to donor intent and documentation requirements, new foundation accounts, establishment of endowments, and other matters relating to fundraising and development.
• Contribute to Existing structure which supports accuracy, best practices, compliance, ethics, and education for Institutional Advancement.
• Stay up to date and knowledgeable about the policies of UAMS, the UA Board of Trustees, and the UA Foundation applicable to the role of Institutional Advancement.
• Provide continuing education and regular communications to the campus to insure compliance with donor intent in spending foundation funds.
• Work closely and in consultation with the Senior Executive Director for Foundation Administration and other Institutional Advancement staff in carrying out these duties.

UAMS Finance – 15%
• Perform Workday processes including preparation of budget documents, miscellaneous invoicing, procurement, IDTs, and custom reporting.
• Responsible for development of the Institutional Advancement budget in coordination with the Senior Executive Director.
• Manage and analyze Institutional Advancement division monthly budget to expense variances.
• Coordinate budget to actual expense reports with the Development Officers.
• Analyze and review the monthly staff benefits report. Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for 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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

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.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking
Benefits Eligible: Yes