Closing Date: 08/11/2026
Type of Position:
Budget and Financial AnalysisNo
Job Type:
RegularNo
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department:
Financial Affairs Budget Office

Summary of Job Duties:
The University Anaplan Project Director is responsible for developing, maintaining, deploying, and improving the Universitys budget and business-planning software, Anaplan, that is used in the annual development of the Universitys Financial and Position Budget. The University Anaplan Project Director would also oversee training the campus on the use of the software and leading all change management functions associated with the software through implementation and all subsequent updates.

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.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, business, or a related field

• At least three years of university Anaplan experience

• At least one year of consulting with Anaplan

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or relevant Professional Licensure

• At least three years of higher education experience

• At least three years of budget accounting experience

• Workday experience

• Anaplan Certification: Certified Model Builder

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (functions, formulas, filters, charts, graphs, and pivot tables)

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and University laws & regulations

• Detail oriented

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Strong accounting skillset

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures as well as applicable laws

• Ability to perform financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.