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Closing Date:

04/17/2025

Type of Position:

Management - Operations

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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 from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

FIN | Finance & Administration

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Finance & Performance Excellence will drive financial performance excellence and develop strategic financial plans that support both short and long-term initiatives of UAMS. This includes identifying opportunities for financial improvement and working with key leaders to achieve results. The Assistant Vice Chancellor will also lead the development and maintenance of the capital plan, long range financial plans, productivity and benchmarking targets, and business planning and analysis. This position will partner with campus leadership to provide the tools and analysis necessary to guide decision making. The Assistant Vice Chancellor reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Finance Officer with a matrixed relationship to the CEO for UAMS Medical Center.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance or related field plus ten (10) years of experience in hospital finance leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree (strongly preferred) in accounting, finance or related field plus twelve (12) years of experience in hospital finance leadership.

• CPA.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Identify and Drive Financial Performance Improvement Initiatives Across UAMS:

• Provide leadership and guidance through management of performance metrics and measurement reporting process. 

• Provide financial reporting, analysis and KPI metrics to leadership that support day-to-day sound financial management.

• Identify and share trends in financial data and make recommendations for action.

• Analyze UAMS performance against external benchmarking and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Oversee UAMS workforce productivity target setting and tracking against target.

• Provide ongoing management of financial improvement initiatives identified by the Resource Optimization (ReOp) Committee to ensure achievement of goals.

• Serve as a collaborative member of the finance leadership team, providing proactive and creative guidance and advice to senior leaders. 

Develop Strategic Financial Plans:

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies, multi-year capital plans, and campus initiatives in partnership with executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Responsible for financial planning functions including developing and maintaining short-term and long-term forecasting, business plan pro forma development on major initiatives/investment, and partnering with financial and operational leaders to ensure campus level decision are fully informed of financial implications.

• Promotes a culture of data driven decision-making, including training groups on how to use actionable data. 

• Leading the strategic direction of the cost accounting and decision support functions.

Manage Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders:

• Represent the finance department as a subject matter expert in various meetings and committees. 

• Provide guidance and education to campus leadership.

• Key internal stakeholders include, but is not limited to, Senior Leadership, Chancellor’s Cabinet, Controller’s Office, Research Support, Information Technology, UAMS Health Leadership, and members of the Administrative Council.

• Key external stakeholders include, but is not limited to, UA System Office, Internal Audit, External Auditors, Consultants, and business partners.

• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is 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.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes