Athletics Financial Operations Analyst

Job Description:

Athletics Financial Operations Analyst

Description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 1 $5,274 - Step 4 $5,597

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: Step 1 $5,274 - Step 20 $7,684

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by October 20, 2026 ; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under the general supervision of the Director of Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting Services, Athletics, Student Affairs & SEM, the Athletics Financial Operations Analyst provides professional budget and accounting support as it relates to the day-to-day financial and business matters within the athletics department. Duties support optimal resource allocation and strategic decision-making.

The Analyst performs a wide range of fiscal and administrative duties, including reconciliation of accounts, monitoring budgets and expenditures, reviewing and processing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable CSU, campus, NCAA, and Big West policies and regulations. The position administers and coordinates the Athletics ProCard process, assists with accounts payable activities, and provides analytical and reporting support to maintain accurate and timely financial information.

Working collaboratively with Athletics staff and other university departments, the Analyst contributes to effective fiscal operations and process improvements within established procedures. The position serves as a knowledgeable resource to departmental staff and management and supports the efficient use of financial resources that sustain the University’s Division I Athletics program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Budgeting

• Using considerable judgement and discretion, serve as the primary liaison for the accounting, budget management and variance analysis for Athletics, requiring research, interpretation and use of NCAA rules and regulations and CSU policies.
• Work with the Athletics Business Office, to ensure all departmental transactions/expenses are processed and recorded properly, adhering to campus policies and procedures.
• Following established guidelines, ensure financial transactions follow NCAA, Big West, and University rules and regulations. Stay updated on changes in financial transaction regulations and assist with implementing necessary adjustments in processes.
• Independently analyze and reconcile sub-ledgers reports, and financial records in a timely manner, referring more complex or unusual issues to the Director.
• Recommend and prepare adjustments, billing requests, journal entries (expenditure transfers), and financial reports.
• Analyze transactions for correct coding and assignment of revenues and expenditures. Make recommendations on corrective actions to be taken on any noted errors.
• Assist with Athletics expense tracking, ensuring all expenditures are recorded accurately and within budget constraints.
• Assist with completing schedules for various funds and accounts for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare fluctuation analysis (actuals vs prior year, actuals vs budget, actual vs projections) and provide analytical data and summaries to management to inform departmental decisions.
• Collaborate with other university accounting and reporting team members to ensure appropriate internal controls and to provide accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist with the annual year-end close process by preparing necessary documentation, reconciling accounts, and contributing to the financial review and audit process, EADA reporting and NCAA agreed-up procedures.
• Assist with evaluating and recommending updates to departmental procedures.

Business Services & Administration

• Using thorough knowledge of accounting and budget procedures, guide staff on financial issues or concerns and communicate best practices for the department based on established campus/CSU standards.
• Assist with departmental billing (billing requests, direct pays, requisitions, petty cash, expenditures transfers, etc.). Regularly monitor all AR for accuracy and timely receipt and processing.
• Deposit revenue on behalf of the department, providing required information for cash, check, and electronic payments following campus procedures. Provide accurate and timely reporting and documentation for all deposits.
• Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and processing procurement, requisition and purchase order requests, as applicable. Regularly review accounts payable for the department.
• Act as a liaison between payment services and Athletics staff to ensure timely and accurate travel claim processing as well as general payment processing for vendors and services providers.
• Administer the athletics department ProCard program including the issuance and cancellation of cards, transaction review for compliance, and monthly reconciliation. Maintain and monitor all ProCard account reconciliation and adjustments for department.
• Utilizing thorough knowledge of Athletic program and administrative responsibilities, frequently provide timely and accurate information in response to customer inquiries and reporting that evidences a thorough understanding compliance and policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and three (3) years of recent administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. Work experience should demonstrate complex budget analyst competency.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Working knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of business operations and the applicable policies and procedures that govern business practices.
• Knowledge of query tools, integrated financial systems, and/or other types of record management systems.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU.
• Ability to independently analyze and review budgets and financial practices of the campus, communicate clearly and present budget information in a clear, concise, and professional manner, analyze situations accurately, and develop effective courses of action.
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects, determine the relative importance of each, set respective deadlines, and complete all projects accordingly.
• Ability to draft and compose professional correspondence and detailed reports.
• Ability to prepare budget projections, perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
• Ability to clearly explain a variety of information, procedures and policies to faculty, staff, students, and others.
• Ability to work accurately amid distractions and interruptions; work daily in a collaborative environment that is student centered, student focused, and student driven.
• Ability to keep precise and detailed records, research and gather data for projects and reports; suggest solutions to procedural problems.
• Bookkeeping knowledge, including maintaining and reconciling accounts/budgets according to prescribed procedures.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience in an accounting environment.
• Experience coordinating financial transactions and budgets for Intercollegiate Athletics departments.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK - involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University (“CSU”), including California State University, Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation. The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, prohibited consensual relationships, and retaliation.

Campus contact for our Nondiscrimination policy is Allan Williams, Associate Vice President of Civil Rights & Compliance, (661) 654-2713.

Advertised: Oct 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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