Fiscal Analyst Senior

$64,989.46 - $84,486.50/annually DOE

117

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. 
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) 

Note: A second interview will be conducted in the hiring process.

35% Performs advanced financial, budgetary, and statistical analysis utilizing Maricopa Planning & Budget (MPB), Financial Management System (FMS), Student Information System (SIS), Human Capital Management (HCM), and other enterprise financial systems. Develops and analyzes complex financial reports, budget projections, and statistical data; monitors expenditures and revenues; reconciles financial information; identifies trends and discrepancies; recommends corrective actions and process improvements; and provides data-driven recommendations that support fiscal planning, operational decision-making, and institutional goals. Serves as a subject matter expert for financial systems, reporting, and fiscal processes. 

30% Provides advanced consultation, interpretation, and guidance to college and district departments regarding procurement, purchasing, budgeting, cashiering, contracts, and financial operations. Reviews and approves requisitions and purchase orders; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, district, and college laws, regulations, Administrative Regulations, and procurement procedures; collaborates with vendors, suppliers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to facilitate contract development, execution, and compliance; researches and resolves complex fiscal and procurement issues; develops and delivers training on financial systems, procurement practices, and fiscal policies; and leads initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, compliance, and customer service. 

20% Prepares, analyzes, and maintains complex financial, procurement, narrative, and statistical reports, databases, and supporting documentation. Reviews and prepares journal entries and accounting adjustments to resolve discrepancies; evaluates financial transactions for accuracy and compliance; conducts financial research and analysis; develops reports and presentations for management; recommends improvements to business processes and internal controls; supports internal audits; and contributes to strategic initiatives that promote innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within Business Services. 

10% Coordinates cash management activities and cashiering operations, ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls. Interprets and applies applicable laws, regulations, and Administrative Regulations; performs compliance reviews; researches and resolves complex financial issues and escalated customer concerns; provides professional consultation to internal stakeholders; and monitors financial activities to ensure fiscal accountability and sound stewardship of college resources. 

5% Leads or participates in strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, financial system enhancements, process improvement efforts, committee assignments, and other related duties as assigned. Coordinates project activities, provides guidance and training to staff, and contributes to departmental planning and continuous improvement efforts. And other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in finance, accounting, business or public administration or directly related field and four (4) years of experience providing advanced professional financial analysis and support in the areas of finance, payroll, budgeting, or a closely related financial/fiscal area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. 

Special Requirements

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: None.

Preferred: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Certification; or Certified Public Accountant Certification. For Payroll assignment, a Certified Payroll Professional Certification 

1. Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and statistical analysis, including experience analyzing complex financial data, developing budget projections, identifying trends and variances, and providing recommendations to support fiscal and operational decision-making. 

2. Three (3) or more years of experience providing fiscal consultation and guidance to departments, management, or organizational stakeholders regarding budgeting, procurement, purchasing, contracts, financial operations, and regulatory compliance, including independently researching and resolving complex or non-routine fiscal issues. 

3. Three (3) or more years of experience using enterprise financial, budget, accounting, or administrative systems to develop complex reports, reconcile financial information, analyze transactions, prepare accounting adjustments, evaluate internal controls, and identify opportunities for process and operational improvements. 

4. Two (2) or more years of experience providing leadership, training, or project coordination in a financial or business-services environment, including serving as a subject matter expert, interpreting policies and regulations, leading cross-functional initiatives, and communicating complex financial information to management and diverse stakeholders. 

5. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

• May require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/apply
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations

• May require travel or work at the Black Mountain campus 

• May require numerous evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of standing, sitting and viewing a computer screen
• May require stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, keying, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 
• May be required to lift or carry up to #30 lbs.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only and/or missing full-time or part-time will be categorized as incomplete.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled

First Review on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (Applications received by September 16, 2026 at 11:59pm)

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.