Associate Controller Financial Reporting & Business Analytics

Closing Date

03/12/2026

Accounting

No

Regular

N/A

No

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.

Controllers Office

The Associate Controller for Financial Reporting and Business Analytics reports to the University Controller and provides leadership for institutional financial reporting, analytics, and decision support. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining reporting frameworks, monitoring financial trends and benchmarks, and supporting data informed planning and resource allocation. In addition, the Associate Controller oversees Operational Accounting functions related to financial system integrations, transactional data processing, and data loads within the Workday ERP environment, ensuring alignment between operational activity and strategic reporting.

The Associate Controller serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, translating complex financial information into clear and reliable insight while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements and making effective use of modern analytics, automation, and reporting tools to support accuracy, efficiency, and strong controls.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, management information systems or a related field
• At least five years of progressive experience in financial reporting, analytics, or related roles, preferably in higher education or public sector
• Demonstrated experience leading complex reporting initiatives and working collaboratively across a decentralized organization
• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with ERP systems (such as Workday), financial reporting tools, data visualization platforms, and advanced Excel skills

• Experience supporting institution‑level financial reporting, analytics, or compliance functions within a research‑intensive (R1) university, land‑grant institution, or similar public sector environment
• Familiarity with reporting from ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Banner, Oracle) and data governance practices
• Experience applying automation or AI‑assisted tools in financial reporting or analytics contexts
• Master’s degree in a related field or CPA

• Knowledge of finance/accounting business processes/best practices
• Thorough knowledge and understanding…