Athletics Business Analyst

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Athletics Business Analyst position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

The Athletics Business Analyst provides financial transaction support, independent budget analysis, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial guidance for an assigned portfolio within Brown University Athletics and Recreation. The position reviews and resolves complex financial issues, interprets spending trends and commitments, prepares actionable financial reports, and develops recommendations that support informed resource planning by coaches, unit leaders, and Business Office leadership. The Analyst exercises judgment within established University procedures and delegated responsibilities, while escalating material risks, exceptions, and decisions concerning budget allocations or operational policy to appropriate leadership.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant financial analysis, budgeting or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in higher education or athletics financial operations preferred .

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

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Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Athletics Business Analyst position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

The Athletics Business Analyst provides financial transaction support, independent budget analysis, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial guidance for an assigned portfolio within Brown University Athletics and Recreation. The position reviews and resolves complex financial issues, interprets spending trends and commitments, prepares actionable financial reports, and develops recommendations that support informed resource planning by coaches, unit leaders, and Business Office leadership. The Analyst exercises judgment within established University procedures and delegated responsibilities, while escalating material risks, exceptions, and decisions concerning budget allocations or operational policy to appropriate leadership.

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant financial analysis, budgeting or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in higher education or athletics financial operations preferred .

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, explain variances and develop reliable forecasts and actionable recommendations.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, reconciliation and transaction documentation.

• Strong spreadsheet, financial reporting and data analysis skills; familiarity with Workday or comparable enterprise financial systems preferred.

• Ability to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies independently and exercise sound judgment about escalation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to advise nonfinancial stakeholders clearly.

• Excellent organization, accuracy, discretion and ability to manage competing deadlines.

 

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-23

Job Posting Title:

Athletics Business Analyst

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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