Financial Operations Manager

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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

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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

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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.

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• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Please contactaskrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruitingrelated questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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. 

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