Deputy Athletic Director for Business Strategy/CFO

About the role

The Deputy Athletics Director for Business Operations/CFO provides financial and operational leadership to Intercollegiate Athletics, oversees administrative functions, and serves as a C-suite liaison to multiple campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative departmental functions and serve as a C-suite liaison to multiple campus partners (Legal, OBP, IAPB, Procurement, Travel, etc.)
• Lead the development of a multi-year financial sustainability plan for Athletics, overseeing divisional financial resources on a multi-disciplinary basis
• Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of the department's budget
• Analyze and prepare recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts
• Liaise with the university CFO, the controller, other departmental units, such as development and marketing/communications, the coaches, and the donors as appropriate
• Maintain strategic relationships with Business & Financial Services (BFS), central advancement, Design, Facilities & Safety Services (DFSS), and Student Affairs
• Direct business operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and other administrative functions
• Optimize revenue generation through various channels
• Provide strategic leadership for NCAA NIL strategy and initiatives
• Develop and maintain internal controls aligned with new NCAA and conference initiatives and requirements (Post-NCAA House Settlement)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• 4-6 years Work experience in higher education

Qualifications

• Preferred: Master's Degree in related area

Skills

• Financial management
• Strategic planning
• Leadership
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• NCAA compliance

Benefits

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Pay

$108,100 to $204,900/year

Schedule

Full-time