Financial Analyst I (Athletics)

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The University of Arizona's Athletics Department invites you to apply for the role of Financial Analyst I. This position analyzes and prepares recommendations for short-term financial planning and forecasting, conducts ad hoc budget analysis to support accurate financial reporting, monitors the Athletics Department's performance against budget and financial targets, and assists with completing financial reports for Arizona Athletics.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Conduct basic research and data analysis by compiling, interpreting, and evaluating data from various sources.
• Assist in the preparation of regular financial data for departmental units.
• Generate reports on departmental expenses and revenues.
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and making projections to support budgeting decisions.
• Assist with financial forecasting and the reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Accurately record and store financial information.
• Assist with completing all necessary financial reporting for the Athletics Department, including the Federal EADA Report, NCAA/AUP Report, NCAA Bowl Report, and UBIT. Serve as one of the points of contact during external audits.
• Assist in coordinating programs and projects under the guidance of leadership or departmental unit leaders.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a high level of organization.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Athletics Department staff, administrators, and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with meticulous attention to detail while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Suite programs; and other relevant software.
• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.

• Experience working in a college or university athletics department.
• Experience developing, managing, and monitoring budgets.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball, or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?