Associate AD

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking an Associate AD – Financial Operations for the Athletics Business Office. The role supports analytical reporting and the financial data infrastructure across programs, with oversight of accounting and restricted funds.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP and data visualization tools. This on-site, full-time position offers a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in accounting/finance or related-field (preferably in Collegiate Athletics).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite—specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with program/support area Accounting Assistants/Budget Administrators and Exec Sr Assoc AD/CFO to develop analytical reports, models, and a financial data infrastructure for decision making.
• Oversees accounting operations, ensuring consistency with the University Controller’s Office general accounting practices and general ledger data integrity & accuracy.
• Custodian of the Athletic Department’s restricted gift and endowment funds, providing insights and planning around management and use of funds for scholarships, equipment needs, and capital.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tableau

Oracle ERP

Job description

Recruitment/Posting Title Associate AD - Financial Operations

Job Category Staff & Executive - Athletics

Department Athl - Business Office

Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as “The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Associate AD – Financial Operations for the Athletics Business Office.

Key Duties

• Works closely with the various program/support area Accounting Assistants/Budget Administrators and the Exec Sr Assoc AD/CFO in developing various analytical reports, models and a general financial data infrastructure to aid programs/support areas in decision making.
• Oversees accounting operations, working to ensure consistency with the University Controller’s Office general accounting practices and general ledger data integrity & accuracy.
• Serves as the custodian of the Athletic Department’s various restricted gift and endowment funds, providing key insights and planning around the management and use of funds for scholarships, equipment needs, and capital.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 07

Salary Details

• Minimum Salary 94492.000
• Mid Range Salary 119604.000
• Maximum Salary 144715.000

Offer Information

• Position Status Full Time
• Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50
• Daily Work Shift
• Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
• Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
• Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
• Seniority Unit
• Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least five (5) years of full-time work experience in accounting/finance or related-field (preferably in Collegiate Athletics).

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite—specifically Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or other business ERP solution.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting.