FINANCE SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Date: Dec 8, 2025

Req ID: 54556

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72202

Category: DEPT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,537.04

Position Summary

The Finance Supervisor/Expert is a senior-level position within the State of Arkansas government responsible for overseeing, guiding, and managing financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting activities across multiple state departments or agencies. This role requires an individual with a strong background in financial management, strategic planning, and supervisory leadership. The Finance Supervisor/Expert will supervise a team of finance professionals, ensuring the highest level of financial accuracy, compliance with state regulations, and the development of effective financial strategies to support state operations. The position demands expertise in financial systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of government.

This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.

Education and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor 's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required, plus four (4) years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting.

Preferred Qualification

5 years experience with federal grant reporting. 5 years experience with AASIS and producing financial reports for executive staff. Experience working in Grants.gov and PMS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and data interpretation, with a demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions.
Ability to develop long-term financial plans and strategies that align with the state's fiscal goals and priorities.
Accuracy in preparing and reviewing financial repo11s, budgets, and compliance documentation.
Strong aptitude for identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions in financial management and strategy.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with senior government officials, team members, external agencies, and stakeholders.
High-level decision-making ability with sound judgment based on a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, state regulations, and government needs.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

Submit federal reports quickly and accurately.
Reconcile federal draws to expenditures in AASIS.
Submit grant applications and respond to federal requests.
Verify accuracy of payment documents to comply with Federal and State audit requirements.
Work with Division Directors and provide analytical reviews of data from accounting and reporting systems.
Supervise a large group of finance staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Ensure that the coding is being charged to the appropriate grant.
Ensure the indirect cost rate is adhered to and in compliance.

Position Information

Job Series: Investment

Classification: Finance Supervisor/Expert – Career Path

Class Code: FIN03P

Pay Grade: SPC06

Salary Range: $94,537 - $139,915

Job Summary

The Finance Supervisor/Expert is a senior-level position within the State of Arkansas government responsible for overseeing, guiding, and managing financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting activities across multiple state departments or agencies. This role requires an individual with a strong background in financial management, strategic planning, and supervisory leadership. The Finance Supervisor/Expert will supervise a team of finance professionals, ensuring the highest level of financial accuracy, compliance with state regulations, and the development of effective financial strategies to support state operations. The position demands expertise in financial systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of government.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise, train, and mentor a team of finance analysts and junior staff, providing guidance on complex financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting tasks. Delegate tasks effectively, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to ensure that the team meets departmental goals and deadlines. Foster a positive, collaborative work environment while ensuring high standards of performance and accountability within the finance team. Evaluate team performance and assist in professional development and training opportunities to enhance team capabilities and knowledge. Oversee the preparation and review of complex financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, ensuring compliance with Arkansas state financial regulations. Lead the analysis of financial data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential financial risks, providing actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders. Ensure that all financial reports are accurate, timely, and in alignment with state policies and procedures. Prepare executive-level financial presentations and reports for use in decision-making by state leadership, stakeholders, and external agencies. Lead the preparation, review, and approval of state budgets, ensuring they are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with organizational priorities and fiscal constraints. Collaborate with department heads and senior management to develop financial strategies and long-term fiscal plans that support state goals and objectives. Monitor ongoing budgets and expenditures, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as needed. Oversee preparation and coordination of audits, both internal and external, ensuring that the state meets all audit requirements and deadlines.

Knowledge and Skills

Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and data interpretation, with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions. Ability to develop long-term financial plans and strategies that align with the state’s fiscal goals and priorities. Accuracy in preparing and reviewing financial reports, budgets, and compliance documentation. Strong aptitude for identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions in financial management and strategy. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with senior government officials, team members, external agencies, and stakeholders. High-level decision-making ability with sound judgment based on a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, state regulations, and government needs.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required, plus four (4) years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.