Assistant Director, Finance

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) is seeking a finance and accounting professional to support our varsity sport programs on campus in Palo Alto. You will manage day-to-day accounting for assigned sports, including invoices, purchases, and travel expenditures, while partnering with coaches and department leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

You will prepare and analyze financial reports from multiple systems, ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in university or athletic department finance is a plus.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for assigned sports, including invoices, purchases, and travel expenditures.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports from multiple systems.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, conference rules, and NCAA regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER") is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women's Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director's Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university's physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives.

Join DAPER as a finance and accounting professional supporting our varsity sport programs. In this on-site role, you'll manage day-to-day accounting for assigned sports, including invoices, purchases, and summer camp finances, while partnering with coaches and department leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You'll prepare and analyze financial reports from multiple systems and confirm that all accounting and travel activity complies with department policies, conference rules, and NCAA regulations.

You'll serve as a go-to resource for your assigned sports on accounting, finance, travel, and technology, and will cross-train on other teams and units to provide backup coverage. The role also includes administering department cell phones and computer equipment (ordering, distribution, and returns for new, current, and departing staff) and supporting the new Ramp credit card platform, including transaction processing, reconciliation, and integration with the university accounting system.