The DFA is a cabinet level agency in the executive branch of government responsible for providing citizens with tax, licensure, or child support service and state agencies in their administration and budgeting.

The Division of Finance is led by the Comptroller of Arkansas.

The Division of Finance is led by the Deputy Director/Chief of Staff.

The Division of Finance is led by the Commissioner of Revenue.

In Arkansas's shared services model of state government, the cabinet-level agencies assist boards and commissions who have an overlapping scope.