Associate AD - Financial Operations

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

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate AD for Financial Operations in the Athletics Business Office. The role involves developing financial analytics, reporting, and data infrastructure to support program decision making.

It also oversees accounting operations and safeguards restricted funds for scholarships, equipment needs, and capital planning. Minimum five years of full-time accounting/finance experience required; strong Excel skills and experience with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; at least five years of full-time accounting/finance experience.
• Preferred: collegiate athletics experience; Oracle ERP and data visualization experience.
• Strong Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical reports, models, and a general financial data infrastructure to aid program decision making.
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure ledger data integrity and accuracy.
• Custodian of the athletic department's restricted funds, providing insights for scholarships, equipment needs, and capital planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Finance or Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Excel

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.Among the key duties of the position are the following: 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 Benefits 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). Certifications/Licenses 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.