Director of Financial Services / R0069328

Job Description

The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of Director of Financial Services, R0069328. The Director of Financial Services oversees accounts payable, payroll, financial aid reconciliation, and the general accounting and fixed assets functions of the university. The incumbent recommends related policies and reports directly to the associate vice chancellor for finance. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Required Qualifications:  An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field of study in a business discipline from an accredited college or university. A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in accounting or financial management in progressively responsively positions.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate and/or MBA; Prior work experience in public higher education; Four (4) years of progressive management and direct supervision experience; Familiarity with the State of Arkansas or public higher education fiscal and accounting processes and procedures; Experience with Workday and/or Ellucian Banner.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and a financial credit check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/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 preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

Application Instructions

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.