Financial Analyst

Overview

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.

• Serve as key liaison between Athletic staff and the Finance office staff, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and management of annual operating and financial aid budgets for the athletics department and individual sports programs. Prepare budget-to-actual analyses, expense trends, variance explanations, and forecasting support.
• Produce standard financial reporting for the athletic department, reviewing the information with Athletic leadership and coaching staff as needed.
• Develop standard operating procedures and implement best practices for all financial activity within the athletic department.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, including NCAA financial reporting requirements and institutional policies.
• Prepare key athletic compliance reports, such as required NCAA and EADA reports. Facilitate information collection across the department when required, and take responsibility for all financial reporting.
• Administer key athletic financial systems such as ticket systems and concession sales. Provide analytical support for athletic ticketing, fundraising, and other athletic revenue-generating initiatives. Report on revenue trends, event profitability/ROI, etc.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices for all financial activity within the athletic department. Recommend and implement procedures, controls, and best practices to enhance financial operations and reporting standards.
• Partner with Athletics leadership to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth within the department.

• Assist in developing the university's overall budget and monitor financial performance, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Support the preparation of regular financial projections and forecasts by analyzing tuition, salaries, operating expenses, or other accounts as directed.
• Develop processes for regular financial reporting, including budget-to-actual reporting, cash flow forecasting, and related activities. Build standard reports that are easy to understand and appropriate for different levels of leadership and/or financial acumen.
• Support financial reporting for grants across the University, providing analysis of expenditures, ad-hoc financial reporting, and billing support as needed.
• Contribute to broader financial planning efforts, including long-term capital planning, position budgeting and planning, and operational efficiency projects.

Required Knowledge:

Required Skills/Abilities:

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.

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.

Maryville University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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; and employee wellness resources.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, familial status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual…