Financial Analyst (Athletics) (Multiple Positions)
Posted Date: Mar 12, 2025
QUALIFICATION
-
Salary Expectation
$53,039-$66,299/yr -
Years of Experience
1+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
Financial Analyst (Athletics) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number
req22184
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com
Location
Main Campus
Financial Analyst (Athletics) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number
req22184
Department
Administration and Athletics
Department Website Link
arizonawildcats.com
Location
Main Campus
Address
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
The Financial Analyst will analyze and prepare recommendations for short term financial planning and forecasting. Conducts ad hoc budget analysis for Athletic Department to ensure proper accounting is completed for accurate financial reporting. This individual will monitor the athletic departments actual performance against budget and financial targets. The individual will assist in the completion of all financial reports for the Athletic Department.
This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.
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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Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts basic research and data analysis by compiling, interpreting, and evaluating data from various sources.
Assist in the preparation of regular financial data to departmental units. Generating reports on company expenses and profits.
Assists in the preparation of financial forecasts and assists in analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and making projections to support budgeting decisions.
Assists in financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts. Accurately recording and storing financial information.
Assists with completing all necessary financial reporting for the Athletics Department. Such as the Federal EADA Report, NCAA/AUP Report, NCAA Bowl Report, UBIT, etc.
This individual will serve as one of the point of contacts during the external audit.
Assist in the coordination of programs and projects, guidance flows from leadership or departmental unit leaders.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Strong ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Athletic Department staff, administrators, and external partners.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines.
Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,), Adobe Suite programs and other relevant software required.
Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
One year of relevant work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or university athletic department.
Experience in developing, managing and adhering to budgets.
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Finance
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$53,039 - $66,299
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
7
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Grade Range Minimum
$53039
Grade Range Midpoint
$66299
Grade Range Maximum
$79558
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Budget & Financial Analysis
Job Function
Finance
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
William Wheeler
Senior Associate Athletic Director, CFO
wwheeler@arizona.edu
520-621-2043
Open Date
3/11/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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