Associate Research Finance Director

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Closing Date: 04/13/2025 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. 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Department: ICHI | Admin 3 Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: This position will manage financials related to grants, contracts, and awards for the Institute for Community Health Innovation at UAMS in accordance with UAMS policies and procedures. This will include preparing and managing budgets; financial status reports; developing and overseeing processes for monitoring expenses; managing communications and expenses with various partners; approve travel and reimbursements; and manage related items for extramurally funded projects. In addition, this position is responsible for assigning some direct and indirect tasks for other department finance team members. This position will work closely with the Executive Director and Division Director as well as other investigators and leadership to establish policies/processes for managing multiple awards, grants, and contracts to ensure proper financial management and grant compliance. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact ... for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check 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. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing Benefits Eligible: Yes At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state's only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state's physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. 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