Senior Financial Analyst

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Type of Position:

Accounting, Finance, Business

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Budget Office

Department's Website:

https://ualr.edu/budget/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Budgeting and Financial Analysis and is responsible for providing treasury services and analytical support to Financial Services, Budget, and the Vice-Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA).

This role is responsible for the planning and execution of day-to-day and period-end Treasury activities, including managing the company’s cash flow forecast identifying cost-saving and profit maximizing opportunities, and proposing the short-term investment strategies resulting from such. In addition, this role will be responsible for the analysis of the financial information utilized in the calculation of the Productivity Funding Formula allocation to ensure its accuracy and make recommendations for how the institution can improve its funding.

Other responsibilities will include the completion of special projects and reports for Financial Services, Budget, and the VCFA as requested. Requires the ability to perform independent, highly complex and technical, budget and financial analyses. This position is governed by state and federal laws as well as agency and institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in accounting or finance;
• Previous financial reporting experience and a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS.

 

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• An advanced degree in Finance or a related area, and/or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
• Workday, Ellucian ​Banner, and/or Anaplan experience;
• At least six (6) years of professional experience in accounting or finance;
• Experience in a university setting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and execution of day-to-day and period-end Treasury activities including managing the company’s cash flow forecast, identifying cost-saving and profit maximizing opportunities, and proposing the short-term investment strategies resulting from such;
• Responsible for the analysis of the financial information utilized in the calculation of the Productivity Funding Formula allocation to ensure its accuracy and make recommendations for how the institution can improve its funding;
• Completion of special projects and reports for Financial Services, Budget, and the VCFA as requested;
• Other duties as assigned.