Business Operations Specialist, Athletics

EXPIRED

Job Profile:

Accountant 2

Job Family:

Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$60,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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Job Profile:

Accountant 2

Job Family:

Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$60,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Business Operations Specialist to lead critical financial operations within Sun Devil Athletics (SDA). This role ensures financial integrity and NCAA compliance and guidelines, Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies of Sun Devil Athletics, the University and the Arizona Board of Regents. This position supports SDA's strategic goals while managing 501(c)(3) tax regulation, annual audits, and serving our student athletes and staff. Responsibilities span accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting with a focus on operational efficiency and fiscal accountability.

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 depending on experience

Essential Duties:

Business Operations Support

• Process requisition requests, invoices, and PCard transactions.

• Manage travel requests and expense reports for team activities and SDA leadership.

• Plan and support financial and internal business operations to ensure seamless execution.

• Collaborate and serve as the financial contact within internal departments (e.g., Tax Services, Financial Services, ASU Foundation/Enterprise Partners) and external partners (e.g., auditors).

• Review and recommend updates to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

• Represent SDA in meetings and conferences as required.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and analyze complex financial data for budgets, capital projects, endowments, and special events.

• Ensure compliance with 501(c)(3) regulations, NCAA guidelines, and institutional policies to maintain financial stability.

• Provide actionable financial updates and analyses to SDA leadership as needed.

• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits.

Account Management

• Complete monthly and year-end entries and transfers for various Athletics Departments.

• Prepare detailed journal entries, maintain complex ledgers, and reconcile and analyze reports, deposits.

• Process and manage accounts payable and receivable.

• May assist in preparing, reporting, and analyzing operational budgets across SDA.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned to support SDA’s strategic and operational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in using a computerized or enterprise financial system (Workday, Concur).

• Experience in athletic compliance software (ARMS, Teamworks).

• Experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets.

• Strong team-building skills to foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture.

• Exhibits high integrity, strong work ethic, and reliability.

• Ability to pivot quickly and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proactive approach to compliance, governance, and operational efficiency.

• In-depth knowledge of Higher Education, Athletics, GAAP, and inter-departmental policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and reporting procedures and techniques.

• Familiarity with an athletic environment, strongly desired.

• Experience in a university setting, strongly desired.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds

• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to:  computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Department Statement:

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Big 12 conference.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

_ Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:_

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/...

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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