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NWA Recycles

Director of Finance for the Arkansas Alumni Association

NWA Recycles, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305


Closing Date:

11/25/2024 Type of Position:

Budget and Financial Analysis Workstudy Position:

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Regular Sponsorship Available:

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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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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. Department:

Alumni Association Associate Vice Chancellor's Office Summary of Job Duties:

This position serves as the Director of Finance for the Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. This is a senior-level role responsible for finance and revenue operations of the association. Department-Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for the development of business plans and financial strategies to advance organizational goals and priorities; leads staff in development of departmental budgets and analyzes financial trends to accurately budget revenue and expenses. Expense budget is approximately $4M. Supervises the Alumni Business Office team; monitors all financial and accounting activities, making improvements and establishing new policies/procedures as needed. Provides organizational and financial counsel to the Alumni Association Executive Director, members of the National Board of Directors and members of the Division of Advancement. Responsible for external audit, 990 tax returns, tax filings, financial policies, investments, and other related fiscal responsibilities. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, government regulations (federal, state and local) and assessing risk for the organization. Oversees revenue generation programs for the association. Serves as staff liaison to the Finance Committee, a volunteer committee that provides oversight on key financial functions. 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 finance, business, or related field At least five years related functional experience At least three years of management experience in related field Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree At least 7 years related functional experience At least five years of management experience in related field At least three years in non-profit management or accounting Workday Experience Experience with Salesforce and Affinaquest Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism and commitment to quality Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task Excellent collaboration and team building skills Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills Ability to represent UA and AAA with external constituents such as board members, donors, and alumni volunteers Intermediate accounting skills and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Ability to clearly present financial material and statements, different budgetary models, and make it accessible to a variety of audiences Additional Information: Salary Information:

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: Julia Menke, HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

here . Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. Constant Physical Activity:

Talking Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking Occasional Physical Activity:

Talking Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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