Financial and Budget Analyst

Under the direction of the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) for Intercollegiate Athletics, the Financial and Budget Analyst independently performs complex financial, budgetary, and compliance analysis for the Athletics Department. The Analyst applies advanced problem‑solving skills to support long‑range financial planning, evaluate fiscal performance, and recommend process improvements, contributing to the department’s administrative, financial, and compliance operations.

• Manage budget planning and financial reporting for 17 NCAA Division I programs, including preparation of required NCAA, Big West Conference (BWC), and governmental reports (e.g., DOE/EADA).
• Conduct year‑end fiscal closing, general ledger reconciliations, and cost/budget transfer reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Serve as a key resource for the annual NCAA Agreed‑Unpaid Procedures (AUP) audit and other financial compliance reviews.
• Prepare financial materials, dashboards, and reports for committee meetings and coordinate with the CFAO and Athletics leadership.

The full salary range for the position is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.