Financial Oversight Analyst

Special Information

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

About the Department/College

Located in the border region of southwestern Arizona, NAU–Yuma offers a rich, multicultural learning environment. Since 1988, the campus has provided students with high-quality, affordable education, primarily in professional fields such as education, business, clinical mental health counseling, mechanical engineering, and nursing. Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), NAU–Yuma partners with schools in Sonora and Baja, Mexico, giving students cross-cultural experiences and global perspectives. As a branch campus of NAU since 2006, it is proud to offer programs designed to meet the unique needs of Yuma and communities in the lower Colorado region.

Yuma is a vibrant community of about 210,000 residents that combines small-town charm with big-city amenities. Located along the Colorado River near the U.S.–Mexico border, Yuma offers stunning views of mountain ranges and thriving agricultural landscapes. With a strong regional economy and a welcoming community, it’s an ideal place to build a career and a life. Plus, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Phoenix are all within a three-hour drive, giving residents easy access to world-class cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

About the Position

The Financial Oversight Analyst serves NAU Yuma by performing a range of specialized accounting and financial functions, including purchasing, budgeting, and day-to-day fiscal operations. This position conducts financial analysis and forecasting to support sound decision-making and strengthen the university’s financial health. The analyst ensures compliance with established budget goals, university policies, and institutional expectations while supporting accurate, efficient, and responsible stewardship of university resources at the Yuma location.

Responsibilities Include

40% - Purchasing

• Prepares and tracks purchase requisition requests for NAU Yuma faculty and staff. Assists faculty and staff with travel reimbursement requests.
• Monitors and updates course and program fees for the campus. - (Essential)

30% - Budget

• Gathers and interprets basic information on departmental expense tracking for recommendations.
• Understands and applies knowledge of the appropriate handling of department budget information.
• Performs research to provide the administration with financial data and recommendations.
• Compiles data and prepares basic summaries to be used for plans, forecasts, and budgets. - (Essential)

15% - Part-Time Faculty Onboarding

• Responsible for coordinating key steps in the part time faculty hiring process, including initiating onboarding activities, monitoring completion of required documents, tracking payroll, and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure clear, timely communication with part-time faculty throughout each stage of the process. - (Essential)

5% - Inventory

• Maintains the NAU Yuma computer inventory and other equipment inventory. - (Essential)

5% - Fleet

• Manages and maintains the fleet vehicle maintenance needs for NAU Yuma. - (Essential)

5% - Other

• Performs other assigned duties. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years of accounting or finance experience

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Accounting or finance experience in higher education
• Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Arizona University's policies and procedures. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, and community members of diverse cultural backgrounds, age ranges, and experience levels.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Baseline working knowledge of financial oversight and operations tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts, such as payroll management systems and budget analysis projects, as well as such as expense tracking, and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education and university budgeting practices.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skill in financial modeling.

Abilities

• Prepares detailed reports on a timely basis.
• Balances competing priorities.
• Demonstrates problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Communicates effectively.
• Listens actively.

Compensation

Budgeted salary is $45,533. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.