Financial Analyst

About the Role

The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the university, with a primary focus on the Athletics Department. This role will allocate 60-75% of its time to financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the University's NCAA and club athletics programs, ensuring sound financial management and compliance with institutional and NCAA regulations. The remaining 25-40% of time will be devoted to broader financial analysis and operational support for the university's Finance department. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial processes to support both the university's strategic goals and the unique needs of the athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key collaborator between Finance and Athletics by:
  • Acting as key liaison between Athletic staff and the Finance office staff, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
  • Assisting in the development, monitoring, and management of annual operating and financial aid budgets for the athletics department and individual sports programs.
  • Preparing budget-to-actual analyses, expense trends, variance explanations, and forecasting support.
  • Producing standard financial reporting for the athletic department, reviewing the information with Athletic leadership and coaching staff as needed.
  • Developing standard operating procedures and implementing best practices for all financial activity within the athletic department. Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, including NCAA financial reporting requirements and institutional policies.
  • Preparing key athletic compliance reports, such as required NCAA and EADA reports. Facilitating information collection across the department when required, and taking responsibility for all financial reporting.
  • Administering key athletic financial systems such as ticket systems, concession sales, etc. Providing analytical support for athletic ticketing, fundraising, and other athletic revenue-generating initiatives. Reporting on revenue trends, event profitability/ROI, etc.
  • Recommending and implementing procedures, controls, and best practices to enhance financial operations and reporting standards.
  • Partnering with Athletics leadership to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth within the department.
• Support the Finance Office with financial reporting and analysis by:
  • Assisting in developing the university's overall budget and monitoring financial performance, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
  • Supporting the preparation of regular financial projections and forecasts by analyzing tuition, salaries, operating expenses, or other accounts as directed.
  • Developing processes for regular financial reporting, including budget-to-actual reporting, cash flow forecasting, and related activities.
  • Building standard reports that are easy to understand and appropriate for different levels of leadership and/or financial acumen.
  • Supporting financial reporting for grants across the University, providing analysis of expenditures, ad-hoc financial reporting, and billing support as needed.
  • Contributing to broader financial planning efforts, including long-term capital planning, position budgeting and planning, and operational efficiency projects.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of GAAP and private company or non-profit finance and accounting.
• Familiarity with college athletics.
• Knowledge of NCAA and EADA reporting (a plus).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
• Prior experience with enterprise-level financial systems (Colleague), Business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, Business Objects), and Connected Planning platforms (Anaplan).
• Proficient communication, both verbal and written, and in documentation of work performed.
• Detail-oriented, strong analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to prioritize based on relative importance while managing deadlines and providing high-quality service.

Formal Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, sports management, or other business field with at least two years of experience in a related or similar position.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $78,000 annually. Placement within the range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness resources.