Financial Operations Manager

StartupNWA; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holiday/vacation leave

Education discount

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Career training

Merchant discounts

Prescription delivery

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Center for Hearing Health Equity seeks a Financial Operations Manager to lead financial activities, manage grants, contracts, and multi-year budgets.

The FOM collaborates with center leadership to ensure compliant, strategic financial planning and transparent reporting. Strong Excel, Workday, and communication skills are essential for success.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Grant budgets

Microsoft Excel

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Financial Operations Manager

Accounting & Finance, Operations · Full-time

Closing Date: 11/23/2026

Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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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

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.

Undefined

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

No Background Check Required

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.

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes