Director – Budget and Financial Reporting

EXPIRED

Position Information

| Classification Title | Finance/Budget Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Prefer master’s degree in accounting or finance, Business Administration or other business-related field, and two to five years of professional experience in related field; Professional certification in the field, such as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), is preferred.  | | Position Summary |
The Director – Budget and Financial Reporting will coordinate annual operating budget development for all sports and departments within the UGA Athletic Association to include logistics, data gathering, analysis, implementation, and communication. In addition, this position will assist with long-term financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to encompass budget, cash flows, debt/financing, capital projects, operations, payroll, and change management initiatives for the Association. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Strong interpersonal, management, communication and organizational skills, an in-depth knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and the ability to effectively represent the College within and outside of the campus community. - Advanced knowledge in accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and the ability to maintain the financial status of a variety of statements and records. - Advanced computer skills including an extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and competence in creating and working with spreadsheet applications. - Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and work cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of staff across a department. - Excellent communication and customer service skills, an aptitude for working with numbers, and above average analytical skills are essential. - Self-motivated, and accustomed to working in a high volume, fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment. - Attention to detail and organizational skills.

| | Physical Demands |
- Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. - Regularly stand; walk; use hands and reach with arms. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | No | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | Yes | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Coordinate annual operating budget development for all sports and departments within the Association (logistics, data gathering, analysis, implementation, and communication). - Track, analyze, & project operating budget progress throughout the fiscal year, including internal reporting and remediation of issues. Develop new policies and practices for effective budget management. - Track financial aspects of capital projects such as updates to monthly reports and cash flow, which include fundraising, budgeting, spending, and financing to ensure appropriate fiscal management, communication, and alignment with long-term strategic planning.

| | Percentage of time | 50 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist with long-term financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to encompass budget, cash flows, debt/financing, capital projects, operations, payroll, and change management initiatives for the Association, to include the related research, policy development, presentation/communication, and implementation needed in conjunction with impacted units and Association leadership. - Prepare all external financial reporting information, most notably the annual EADA Report and NCAA Financial Report. Complete ad-hoc reports and surveys requested by the Southeastern Conference, NCAA, state, creditors, and others. - Assist with financial data analytics and visual reporting to facilitate strategic and tactical decision­ making. - Assist with coordination of special projects and program/process improvement initiatives for the Association (logistics, scheduling, research, data compilation), in the form of proformas, presentations and reports, board meeting preparation, working groups and committees, and capital acquisitions.

| | Percentage of time | 30 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Responsible for ad-hoc review (minimum of once annually) of UGAA policies and procedures, recommendation of updates to senior leadership, communication of changes to UGAA staff, and related updates to business and travel office website to reflect amended policies and procedures. - Assist with ensuring the Association’s compliance with SEC and NCAA cap regulations, including assistance with preparing necessary reports to the appropriate governing bodies. - Assist with managing and optimizing the scholarship budget and Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) compensation for student-athletes.

| | Percentage of time | 10 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD – Finance & Strategic Planning | | Percentage of time | 10 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Derek Hammock | | Recruitment Contact Email | dham@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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