Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
At least three (3) years of experience in business management, accounting, finance, or a related field, with at least one (1) of those years in a supervisory OR financial/program management capacity.
Nice to have
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or similar professional designation.
Previous experience in development of budgets.
Previous experience with a state-supported institution of higher education in Arkansas.
Experience with Workday.
Experience with Anaplan.
Full description
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Closing Date:
11/08/2026
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
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Job Type:
Regular
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Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
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Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
Division | Sr. Dir. of Business Planning & Intelligence
Fiscal Program Manager at uasys (Fayetteville, AR) — aijobsearch
Department's Website:
https://uada.edu
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Summary of Job Duties:
This is a mid-level finance position. This position manages and executes UADA fiscal programs such as, but not limited to faculty Start-up funding for UADA, AES & CES, Royalty reconciliations & disbursements, UADA suspense account management, internal award funded programs and fleet vehicle auditing & process improvements. The position requires teamwork and will support the UADA Business Office fiscal team with other fiscal programs as needed and will be cross trained on a variety of fiscal duties. This may include but is not limited to Federal capacity fund management, construction project invoicing, FSFI & RSC funding, as well as other fiscal programs managed within the UADA Business Office.
The position will assist in developing portions of the UADA entity-level budget as assigned, will be accountable for ensuring the budgets developed are accurate and complete, and will ensure executive leaders are informed during all phases of the budget cycle. The position is under the direction of the Senior Director of Business Planning and Intelligence.
The position will utilize Workday reporting to pull financial information and analyze data to compile reports for leadership. The position will manage some accounting duties for non-academic unit(s) within the Division Agriculture Experiment Station (AES) and may lead other projects or support fiscal process improvements as needed.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
At least three (3) years of experience in business management, accounting, finance, or a related field, with at least one (1) of those years in a supervisory OR financial/program management capacity.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or similar professional designation.
Previous experience in development of budgets.
Previous experience with a state-supported institution of higher education in Arkansas.
Experience with Workday.
Experience with Anaplan.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively alone as well as with a team.
Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports to both internal and external personnel.
Ability to interpret and apply laws in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment, and to handle confidential materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
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Special Instructions to Applicants:Recruitment Contact Information:
Heather Frankenberger, Sr. Director of Business Planning and Intelligence hfranken@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the 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 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.
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Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting