Assistant Athletic Director, Finance & Business Strategy

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107425

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107425

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and six (6) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 10 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Assistant Athletic Director, Finance & Business Strategy, will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance operations of the University of Louisville Athletic Department, including budget, accounting functions, analysis, and financial reporting. This position will serve as the liaison between the Athletic Department and the University on all business matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as lead accountant and oversee all the finance and business activities of the Athletic Department, including accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. 

• Oversee full-time business office staff as assigned.

• Oversee all financial reporting to include monthly budget projections, revenue and expense analysis, cash monitoring, as well as EADA and NCAA AUP reports.

• Perform comprehensive financial analysis to advise decision-making of senior leadership.

• Proactively monitor department budgets to ensure compliance with Board-approved targets.

• Discuss monthly activity with coaches and department heads to ensure expenses are in line with the budget.

• Analyze monthly financial reports comparing actuals and budget to ensure accuracy.

• Department lead on all internal and external audit requests.

• Serve as Chief Financial Officer of the University of Louisville Golf Club and work collaboratively with ULGC staff on budgeting, expense management, and reporting.

• Assist in managing all capital project financing to include cash flow projections and debt analysis that may be necessary.

• Oversee the annual budget preparation process for the Athletic Department, including developing revenue/expense projections and serving as the point of contact with the University.  Assist coaches and department heads with annual budget preparation.

• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer and/or the Director of Athletics.

• Qualified Candidates Must: Have experience with strategic business planning and budgeting. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Archtics, or similarly comparable finance and ticketing software programs.

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​** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• Master’s degree in business, finance, or related field.

• Seven (7) years of related work experience in college athletics or a related business function position.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including verbal and written.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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