[Hiring] Financial Operations Manager @University of Arkansas System

Role Description

The UAMS Center for Hearing Health Access is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to support community-engaged research and technology-enabled programs that expand access to hearing care in rural communities. In this role, you will oversee the Center’s financial operations, including:

• Grants
• Contracts
• Annual budgets
• Multi-year financial planning

You will partner with Center leadership to:

• Turn complex financial information into clear insights
• Guide spending decisions
• Support responsible management of research funding

The Center’s portfolio includes studies and programs funded by:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Rural Health Transformation Program
• Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
• USDA
• HRSA

If you enjoy solving complex problems, taking initiative, and collaborating with a mission-driven team, this opportunity puts your skills to work in support of better hearing health access.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Company Description

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.