Associate Athletic Director for Athletics Business

EXPIRED

Job Summary:

The Associate Athletic Director for Athletics Business is responsible for providing operational and financial support to all of Athletics by serving as the primary administrator with responsibility for overseeing the daily financial operations of the department; performing accounting operations and managing financial audits and internal control functions; assisting with overall fiscal support and analysis.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

Job Summary:

The Associate Athletic Director for Athletics Business is responsible for providing operational and financial support to all of Athletics by serving as the primary administrator with responsibility for overseeing the daily financial operations of the department; performing accounting operations and managing financial audits and internal control functions; assisting with overall fiscal support and analysis.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

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1. Provides financial oversight by reviewing and approving all invoices, reimbursements, per diem distributions, contracts, deposits, direct billing applications and cash advance requests for all Athletics departments to ensure that transactions are accurate and consistent with University accounting and budget policies and procedures.
   
2. Serves as liaison between Athletics and the University’s Financial Services department on all accounting and payment matters, including month-end and year-end processes and audits, to ensure an open line of communication and effective institutional oversight of Athletics’ accounting practices.
   
3. Serves as a resource to coaches, department heads and senior staff by advising and educating them on budget and financial issues.
   
4. Manages Athletics financial audits, including audit responses.
   
5. Provides responsibility for all required documentation for conference, NCAA and EADA financial reports and regulations.
   
6. Participates in regular budget reviews with head coaches and department heads.
   
7. Ensures implementation and execution of internal control policies and procedures as required to support revenue collection, inventory control, and accounting requirements.
   
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
• 5 plus years of financial operations experience in the sports industry (collegiate or professional) or higher education.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Sports Management or related field of study.
• Experience with NCAA financial reporting.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must be insurable under the University Motor Vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Skill to perform complex accounting and financial reporting duties.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Ability to extract and analyze financial data in a computerized environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and research capabilities and communicate results.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of independent judgment to perform complex accounting and financial reporting duties.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 

NOTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH NCAA REGULATIONS:

This job description includes the expectation of compliance with NCAA regulations.  An institutional staff member who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations