Financial Operations Manager

Responsibilities

Lead the Center’s budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and grants management, including monitoring funding, investigating accounting discrepancies, and coordinating grant closeouts and effort tracking. Manage approval and execution of contracts and related agreements, advise leadership on financial decisions and compliance, and maintain accurate financial records.

Requirements

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field plus four years of relevant grants management or finance/accounting experience, or a high school diploma plus eight years of relevant experience. Required capabilities include grant budget administration, advanced Excel and Workday proficiency, strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; research administration certifications and supervisory or academic institution experience are preferred.

Skills

• Grant Budgeting and Administration
• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Multi-Year Financial Projections
• Financial Reporting
• Grants Accounting
• Federal Grant Regulations
• Grant Closeout
• Effort Allocation and Tracking
• Contract Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Workday
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Education Discounts
• Retirement Plan With Employer Matching
• Basic Life Insurance
• Career Training
• Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Prescription Delivery

About this role

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Closing Date:
11/23/2026

Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.
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.
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Department:
COM | Otolaryngology Center for Hearing Health Equity

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Financial Operations Manager... Help Expand Access to Hearing Care Through Financial Leadership
Bring your financial expertise to work that makes a difference. 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, and multi-year financial planning. You will partner with Center leadership to turn complex financial information into clear insights, guide spending decisions, and support responsible management of research funding.
The Center’s portfolio includes studies and programs funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rural Health Transformation Program, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), USDA, and 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 (4) four years of grants management or finance/accounting experience OR High School diploma plus 8 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

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:
What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):
Financial Planning and Operations
Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain multi-year financial projections.
Advise Center leadership on spending trends, budget variances, regulatory concerns, and strategic financial planning.
Prepare monthly reports for internally funded accounts and gather information to support financial reporting and planning.
Review grants accounting reports, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate corrections.
Prepare financial reports and responses for funders.
Maintain accurate, organized electronic financial records.
Grants Management
Analyze grant funding each month, including spending, available balances, and multi-year projections.
Apply federal regulations governing...

About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Practices · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas