Business Solutions and Support Services Director

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Closing Date: 07/31/2026 Type of Position: Budget and Financial Analysis Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Services Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Business Solutions and Support Services Director provides leadership and management for a team that performs budgeting, accounting, and finance activities across all fund types for a variety of campus customers, including customers at the Vice Chancellor level. The Director provides business solutions and support for on-going operations, ERP (Workday) activities, policy and process updates/changes, audit coordination and response, staff development, and other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least five years relevant business or related work experience At least two years supervisory experience Demonstrated expert level Excel experience Demonstrated expert level data analysis experience Experience with performing core business processes (budgeting, financial analysis, management reporting, travel, accounts payable, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution of higher education Master's degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least seven years accounting or finance or related business work experience At least five years supervisory experience Experience with Power BI or similar data analysis tools Public accounting experience CPA or similar professional certification Workday or other major ERP experience Experience working in higher education Experience implementing shared service operating models and business process optimization Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of finance/accounting business processes/best practices Thorough knowledge and understanding of business principles and practices Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Superior attention to detail; with the ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports Additional Information: Salary Information: Starting at $86,335; commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected] All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS   Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-empl