Athletics Finance & Budget Analyst

California State University, Chico; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking an Athletics Business Analyst to manage financial activities for assigned teams/departments, overseeing budgets, travel and procurement in a cost-conscious and compliant manner.

The role requires collaboration with coaches and administrators, data collection for mandated reporting, and adherence to NCAA and CSU policies. Open to candidates with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional experience may substitute for education.
• Two years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit reimbursement and payment documents per policies.
• Assist with purchasing needs and funding sources.
• Track and verify expenses; resolve erroneous charges.
• Ensure travel PO amounts align with expenses.
• Project annual team travel budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Review monthly expenses against budgets and adjust POs.
• Process and track deposits for game guarantees, ticket sales, etc.
• Assist with required data collection for mandated reporting and audits.
• Analyze funding sources to meet operational needs within policy.
• Purchase using Tower Card and reconcile monthly statements.
• Identify cost-effective strategies for recruitment needs.
• Ensure compliance with campus, CSU, NCAA policies for travel.

Skills

Judgment and initiative

Budget analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Transact

CSU Buy

SAP Concur

Common Financial System (CFS)

Job description

San José State University is seeking an Athletics Business Analyst to manage financial activities for assigned teams/departments, overseeing budgets, travel and procurement in a cost-conscious and compliant manner.

The role requires collaboration with coaches and administrators, data collection for mandated reporting, and adherence to NCAA and CSU policies. Open to candidates with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with benefits and growth opportunities.