Financial Operations Manager

Overview

The organization seeks a Financial Operations Manager for the COM | Otolaryngology Center for Hearing Health Equity. This role supports community-engaged research and technology-enabled programs that expand access to hearing care in rural communities.

The position oversees financial operations related to grants, contracts, annual budgets, and multi-year financial planning, partnering with Center leadership to translate complex financial information into clear insights and support responsible management of research funding.

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 grant and contract administration.
• Manage annual grant closeout activities.
• Coordinate monthly effort allocation and tracking for Center faculty and staff, including salary cap accounts.
• Review budgets for new funding proposals.

Contracts and Agreements

• Manage the approval and execution process for contracts, data use agreements, and other legal documents supporting Center activities.

• Serve as a resource for contract regulations and requirements.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 the 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 and 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

Salary Information

• Commensurate with education and experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits eligible: Yes
• 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
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using on-campus pharmacy

Position Details

• Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
• Job Type: Regular
• Sponsorship available: No

Closing Date

• 11/23/2026 (All job postings close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.)

Additional Information

• Required documents to apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application; List of three Professional References (name, email, business title); Resume
• Pre-employment screening: 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. Information obtained will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
• Background check requirement: No Background Check Required

Work Requirements (Physical Activity)

• Constant physical activity: Sitting
• Frequent physical activity: Hearing; manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; talking
• Occasional physical activity: N/A

Equal Opportunity Statement

• The organization is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law.

Work Authorization

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Public Disclosure

• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Department

• COM | Otolaryngology Center for Hearing Health Equity