Director of Financial Services​/R0079860

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a collaborative, analytical, and service-oriented finance leader to serve as Director of Financial Services (University Controller). Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance, this position provides oversight for the university’s accounting, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, and financial reporting functions. The Director ensures fiscal integrity, compliance with state and federal regulations, and strong internal controls while advancing a culture of operational excellence and customer service.

This role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the university’s financial health, supporting data-driven decision-making, and contributing to UA Little Rock’s mission of access, innovation, and student success. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and a financial credit check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases.

Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Required Qualifications:

An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field of study in a business discipline from an accredited college or university; A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate and/or MBA;
Prior work experience in public higher education;
Four (4) years of progressive management and direct supervision experience;
Experience in public higher education or state government finance;
Familiarity with Workday ERP System;
Knowledge of Arkansas fiscal and accounting procedures.