Financial Analyst 1

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Administrative

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) years of relevant experience.

Follow established University and departmental procedures to perform detailed financial assignments in support of the Athletics Department.

• Performs financial transactions, as needed, and provides general guidance to support staff to ensure transactions are in compliance with federal, state and/or University guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a primary University credit card user for the Athletics department; manages all related transactions, supporting documentation, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with procurement and audit standards.
• Analyzes and reconciles monthly and ad hoc financial activity for the Athletics Business Office, including purchasing card transactions, vendor payments, travel expenses, petty cash, and departmental accounts. Reviews variances, identifies trends, and provides explanations and recommendations to management for corrective action or process improvement.
• Analyzes and responds to financial inquiries from vendors, internal departments, and other stakeholders. Research complex account issues, interprets supporting financial data, identifies underlying causes of discrepancies or variances, and provides management with data-driven recommendations and solutions to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Reviews, analyzes, and processes a range of financial transactions including invoice payments, purchase orders, journal entries, expense transfers, and budget amendments. Ensures all transactions align with established budget plans and internal controls, verifies accuracy of financial data, and identifies trends or discrepancies for management review and corrective action.
• Monitors and analyzes vendor accounts to ensure financial accuracy and timely payment activity. Reviews statements of account to reconcile balances, identifies trends or recurring issues, and collaborates with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and strengthen fiscal controls.
• Assists the primary financial liaison between the Athletics Department and Procurement Services by supporting contract and purchasing workflows. Analyzes contract terms and financial impact, monitors approval stages to ensure alignment with budget projections, and maintains a comprehensive contract repository. Ensures all financial activities comply with University procurement policies, legal standards, and fiscal accountability requirements.
• Enters and maintains financial and operational data in University systems, updates departmental logs, and ensures records are securely stored in accordance with retention policies.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and compliance with State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department policies and procedures.
• Performs additional fiscal or administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor and assist with special projects as needed. Responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the department and University.
• Monitors and analyzes the department's asset inventory to ensure accurate valuation, accountability, and compliance with University and State reporting standards. Reviews purchasing and receiving activity for budget alignment, prepares asset reports for management review, and recommends process improvements to strengthen financial controls and safeguard departmental resources.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Financial Analyst. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Handles cash transactions as needed and serves as a petty cash custodian
• Manage and process student financial requests, including those involving scholarships

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.