Associate Research Finance Director

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Health Administration, or similar field.
• Six (6) years' experience in financial management and administration and/or experience in grants and contracts management.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong financial management skills.
• In-depth understanding of grant and contract financial management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Master's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or Health Services Administration, or similar field.
• Four (4) years' experience in financial management and administration. Experience with grants management or accounting is preferred.
• Grants Management Certification.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management Functions

• Oversees and monitors assigned grants, contracts, and awards for the Institute for Community Health Innovation to ensure proper grants management and financial responsibility for multiple extramural and intermural funded projects.
• Works with the Executive Director and budget team to establish a system of financial control and reporting to ensure proper financial management of multiple grants, contracts, and awards. Prepare and manage multiple budgets for funded researchers within the division. Develop and implement a systematic approach to reporting the financial performance of budget monitoring and cost control purposes. Utilize the Workday financial system for verifying the accuracy and reporting of financial information. Work with team to implement and adhere to procedures for processing travel payments, purchasing of supplies and materials, executing contractual agreements, and processing other items related to the finances of the department.
• Provides oversight of financial related functions, including Grants Management (understand and ensure compliance with particular funding agency rules and regulations for management of financials. Includes NIH, PCORI, CDC, USDA, and others), Purchasing (promote and maintain good business relationships with vendors, ensure internal service quality, improve process efficiency), and Budget Planning (provide direction to two budget team members, prepare timely and accurate financial reports, facilitate annual budget process).

Leadership

• Collaborates with Division Director, Executive Director and other leadership team in the division to identify and recommend process improvement needs and ensure that all resources are utilized in a cost-effective manner and in-line with funder guidelines and expectations. Directly and indirectly assign tasks related to budget management to other finance team members.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.