Financial Analyst (Athletics)

The financial analyst will analyze and prepare recommendations for short term financial planning and forecasting. Conducts ad hoc budget analysis for the 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 Athletics 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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• 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.

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

• Experience working in a college or university athletic department.
• Experience in developing, managing, and adhering to 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?