Director of Financial Performance and Analytics

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the department’s financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support strategic decision making and fiscal accountability.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and ongoing management of the department's annual operating budget and financial forecasting processes.
• Create and distribute recurring financial reports related to budget variance, expense workflow tracking, and operational performance metrics.
• Maintain, enhance, and evolve the department's Budget Scorecard Power BI dashboard to provide real-time financial visibility for leadership.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to establish meaningful financial metrics aligned with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate existing reporting processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to automate financial processes, reduce manual workload, and improve operational efficiency through business intelligence and technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain event-specific Profit & Loss statements to evaluate financial performance and inform future operational decisions.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improved resource utilization.
• Provide financial modeling and analytical support for departmental initiatives and strategic planning.
• Prepare executive-level analyses and presentations that communicate key financial insights.
• Support special projects, financial modeling, and executive presentations as assigned.
• Assist departmental leadership with ad hoc financial reporting and analytical requests.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial reporting processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in higher education or collegiate athletics business operations is preferred.
• Experience with ERP or financial management systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning methodologies is preferred.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and performance metrics is preferred.
• Experience integrating AI into daily productivity and business workflows is preferred.