Financial Operations Manager

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Arkansas

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and depen

Retirement: Up to 10% matched

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opp

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Arkansas is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to lead the Center for Hearing Health Equity's financial operations, including budgeting, grants, and contracting.

You will collaborate with center leadership, manage multi-year projections, generate monthly financial reports, and ensure compliance with funding agencies; strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field plus 4 years grants management or finance/accounting experience or HS diploma with 8 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Advise Center leadership on spending, projections, and strategic financial planning.
Manage annual budgeting process and monthly financial reporting.
Oversee grants accounting, multi-year projections, and salary cap tracking.
Coordinate contracts and data use agreements for Center activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Office suite

Excel

Workday

Critical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

4 years grants management or finance experience

High school + 8 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

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Financial Operations Manager

Accounting & Finance, Operations · Full-time

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Closing Date:

11/23/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

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.

Benefits:

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.

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 preference, 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.

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 .

Department:

COM | Otolaryngology Center for Hearing Health Equity

Summary of Job Duties:

Help Expand Access to Hearing Care Through Financial Leadership.

The Financial Operations Manager (FOM) will support the Center for Hearing Health Access at UAMS. The Center conducts community-engaged research to develop technology-enabled interventions to increase access to hearing care in rural communities. The Center portfolio includes studies and programs funded by the NIH, Rural Health Transformation Program, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, USDA, and HRSA.

The FOM is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and oversight of all financial activities within the Center. The position manages detailed and complex accounting and financial issues for the Center including grants, contracts, and annual budgeting. The FOM participates in regular meetings with Center leadership, maintains multi-year financial planning projections, analyzes and rectifies issues with reports from grants accounting, and prepares financial reports and responses for funders.

This position is essential to the efficient operations of the Center and requires an individual with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills who is self-directed, detail-oriented, and enjoys being a member of a team. Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for this position.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business/related field PLUS (4) four years of grants management or finance/accounting experience OR High School diploma PLUS (8) eight years relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with grant budgets and administration
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Advanced Microsoft Excel user
Effective Workday user
Strong executive function, including critical thinking, strategic mindset, logical reasoning and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in groups
Skilled in taking initiative and maintaining flexibility
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed and able to work independently with good foresight

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Research Administrator
Certified Financial Research Administrator
Certified Grants Management Specialist
Prior supervisory experience
Experience in academic institutions

Additional Information:

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):

Center Finances

Advise Center leadership of over/under spending, projections, potential violations of regulations, and strategic financial planning.
Responsible for annual budgeting process.
Provide monthly reports on CHHA internally funded accounts.
Conducts and compiles research necessary for financial reporting and planning.
Responsible for organization and maintenance of electronic financial files and folders.

Grants Management

Provide monthly analysis of all grant funding including multi-year projections.
Applies extensive knowledge of federal regulations governing grant and contract administration.
Responsible for annual grant close out.
Responsible for monthly effort allocation and tracking for all CHHA faculty & staff including salary cap accounts
Reviews all budgets for new funding proposals.

Contracts

Responsible for the approval and execution of contracts, data use agreements, and other legal documents for Center activities.
Serves as a resource on contract regulations and requirementsundefined.

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