Director of Budget, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Closing Date: 09/22/2026

About the Role

The Director of Budget, Financial Reporting & Analysis works within the UAMS Controller’s Office, leading its professional reporting, planning, and analysis functions. This position is responsible for the design, creation, and production of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reporting, including UAMS’ primary financial statements, University of Arkansas System Office reports, and reporting requirements of the State of Arkansas. The Director works closely with internal, external, and legislative auditors and provides professional accounting consulting services to the organization. This role leads the planning, development, coordination, and monitoring of the overall campus budget and resource allocation process to support the institution’s mission, strategic plans, and financial goals. The Director serves as a collaborative partner to various UAMS divisions and acts as the center of expertise for budget and financial planning, overseeing the annual operating budget, biennial budget requests, capital budget process, and long-term financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Leads the UAMS consolidated-level financial reporting and analysis function.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews key financial reports used for decision-making by senior UAMS, University System, and State of Arkansas leadership.
• Performs and reviews advanced analyses of financial information and related research as needed by senior management.
• Performs reconciliations, research, and prepares advanced-level entries into the UAMS accounting system.
• Serves as the UAMS Liaison with the State of Arkansas on finance and accounting matters.
• Functions as the liaison on financial and accounting matters between UAMS, the University of Arkansas System Office, and the State of Arkansas, including overseeing required reports, drawing State revenues, and interfacing with the State’s accounting system.
• Oversees and directs the overall operations of the budget and financial planning department, coordinating the campus budget planning and resource allocation process.
• Provides oversight, analysis, and reporting related to the capital budget process, cash management/forecasting, financial forecast modality, and external budget reporting.
• Leads the development of budget and financial planning policies, procedures, and processes.
• Supervises financial reporting, planning, and analysis staff, including hiring, leading, and reviewing the work of degreed Accountants.
• Works closely with internal, external, and legislative auditors to provide data, schedules, analyses, and explanations of financial activity.
• Performs other assignments as needed by UAMS senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger reporting, including five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise with various software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Day Shift (United States of America)