Associate AD - Financial Operations

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

Job summary

Rutgers University‑New Brunswick is seeking an Associate AD - Financial Operations for the Athletics Business Office. The role works closely with program staff and the Exec Sr Assoc AD/CFO to develop analytical reports, models and a robust financial data infrastructure to aid programs in decision making.

You will oversee accounting operations to ensure ledger integrity, serve as custodian of restricted gifts and endowments, and provide insights for scholarships, equipment needs and capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of full-time accounting/finance experience.
• Preferably in collegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

• Works with program staff and CFO to develop analytical reports, models and a financial data infrastructure to aid decision making.
• Oversees accounting operations and ensures ledger data integrity and accuracy.
• Custodian of restricted gifts and endowment funds, supporting scholarships, equipment needs and capital planning.

Skills

Excel

Accounting/Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

Tableau

Job description

Position Details

Associate AD - Financial Operations

Department: Athl - Business Office

Minimum Salary: 94492.000

Mid Range Salary: 119604.000

Maximum Salary: 144715.000

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

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.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1755

Posting Open Date: 09/10/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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