Strategic CFO & Comptroller for Higher Education

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

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.