University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
• $80K — $95K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
The Controller and Financial Services division at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) supports university financial operations by promoting sound business practices, compliance, operational efficiency, and customer service. The Financial Services Support area provides analytical, technical, and operational support to Financial Services units and the greater UNLV campus.
The Senior Business Analyst analyzes and resolves complex problems, develops training materials and job aids, and produces reports and data extracts to support Financial Services operations and special projects. The position collaborates with campus functional leads and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Business Analysts to improve business processes through problem resolution, system configuration, and testing. The analyst evaluates financial and operational data, communicates findings to departments and management, recommends solutions, and implements improvements while applying university policies, system requirements, and external regulations.
The Senior Business Analyst analyzes financial business processes, troubleshoots system issues, and collaborates with campus stakeholders and NSHE partners to implement process improvements and system updates. Responsibilities include supporting Workday Finance processes, administering financial security roles, assisting campus users, and developing training materials in partnership with subject matter experts.
The position translates business requirements, policies, and data governance standards into system workflows and improvements. This includes supporting system configuration, testing, data validation, ticketing processes, and system enhancements, as well as resolving complex transactions and coordinating with functional experts and external partners.
The analyst also develops custom reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and performance metrics to support management decisions, monthly reporting, annual financial audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests. The position analyzes financial and operational data to deliver accurate, relevant information that meets stakeholder needs.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field, from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). And 4 to 7 years of experience working with or supporting financial operations in an enterprise system environment. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
Experience in higher education and experience using or supporting Workday, particularly Workday Finance.
COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES
Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Kathy Schreiber, Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.
Current UNLV and employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here: JOB HUB
To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.
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