Senior Financial Analyst
Senior Financial Analyst
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Accounting Finance Business
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Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Budget Office
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Budgeting and Financial Analysis and is responsible for providing analytical support to Budget Financial Services and the Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA). This role is responsible for providing accurate annual required reports to the UA System Office Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) other state and federal agencies and internal reports to Budget Financial Services and the VCFA as requested. Requires the ability to perform independent highly complex and technical budget and financial analyses. This position is governed by state and federal laws as well as agency and institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
- Bachelors degree in business accounting finance or related field;
- Minimum ofseven (7) years of professional experience in accounting or finance;
- Previous financial reporting experience and a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- Workday and/or Anaplan experience;
- Familiarity with higher education reporting in Arkansas;
- An advanced degree in business management or related area;
- At least ten (10) years of professional experience in accounting or finance;
- Experience in a university setting.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing accurate annual required reports to the UA System Office Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) other state and federal agencies and internal reports to Budget Financial Services and the VCFA as requested;
- Assist in the design of Anaplan reports for campus use;
- Support UA Little Rocks strategic planning and budget processes as assigned or in the absence of the AVC or Asst. Director through participation on university committees;
- Assist in the position control process as needed to ensure that ongoing funding is budgetarily linked to positions;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work as a strong team player who demonstrates initiative and embraces projects with enthusiasm and interest to benefit the campus community;
- The ability to perform independent highly complex and technical budget and financial analyses;
- Outstanding presentation reporting and communication skills;
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through;
- Ability to effectively provide information explain complex concepts and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers;
- Ability to provide excellent customer service;
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment; flexible and adaptable to change;
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues or information;
- Able to manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously;
- Knowledge of UA Little Rock and/or UA System is a plus.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Operations Manager
501.916.5624;
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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 Universitys 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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
