Financial Analysis Manager II; Athletics

Financial Analysis Manager II (Athletics)

Posting Number: req
26129
Department: Administration and Athletics
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

The University of Arizona’s Athletics Department seeks a Financial Analysis Manager II. Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO, this role is responsible for meeting complex financial reporting requirements for the department, including Federal EADA, NCAA/AUP, unrelated business income tax, gift/endowment, Board of Regents reports, and other requisites. The position also serves as a research analyst, developing information systems for peer comparisons and preparing short‑term financial planning recommendations.

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and travel is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Design and build reporting tools to support the reporting team’s completion of daily, monthly, and yearly financial reports for internal and external constituents.
• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors (NCAA, campus, outside) and the university’s financial reporting office, responding to inquiries and providing backup documentation.
• Partner with administrators and leadership to execute departmental goals and values.
• Oversee preparation and analyses of financial structure, forecasting, and short‑ and long‑term financial planning for the Arizona Athletic Department.
• Develop and implement policies and training for staff, ensuring procedures are followed and financial plans are sustainable.
• Adapt departmental plans addressing resources and operational challenges.
• Create and influence operating policies, contributing to policy development.
• Research, strategize, and develop information systems for peer comparisons; oversee a team of analysts conducting complex research and analyses from raw data.
• Establish relationships with peer institutions, collect data, develop archives, and publish reports to provide comparison information to executive administration.
• Oversee department planning and serve as consultant to external and internal groups.
• Hire, supervise, and train staff; set attainable goals and manage daily performance to ensure timely responsibility fulfillment.
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics and Senior Associate AD/CFO, including high‑level initiatives.
• Maintain budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects.
• Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to multitask amid frequent interruptions.
• Initiative, leadership, and project support.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Independent work with a professional, results‑oriented approach.
• Positive interpersonal relations.
• Collaborative communication across all organizational levels with a professional attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive per the University Fleet Safety Policy
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• Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics.
• Experience in a college or university athletics department.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and interpreting complex data.
• Experience handling sensitive financial information professionally.
• Experience communicating complex financial information clearly.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or analyzing high‑accuracy financial reports.

FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Finance
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 FTE
Grade: 11

User benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction for employees and family, retirement plans, and access to recreation and cultural activities.