Associate AD - Financial Operations

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

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks an Associate AD – Financial Operations for the Athletics Business Office in New Jersey. The role involves developing analytical reports and financial models, overseeing accounting operations and ensuring data integrity across ledgers, as well as managing restricted funds for scholarships and capital needs.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least five years of accounting/finance experience, with proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of full-time work experience in accounting/finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical reports, models and financial data infrastructure to aid decision making.
• Oversee accounting operations ensuring data integrity and alignment with university practices.
• Act as custodian of restricted funds and provide insights for scholarship, equipment and capital planning.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 94492.000

Mid Range Salary 119604.000

Maximum Salary 144715.000

Position Information

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

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

Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

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.

Location

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1755

Posting Open Date 09/10/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form” the Affiliation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelors Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least five (5) years of full-time work experience in accounting/finance or related-field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed the Affiliation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form listed under the special instructions area of the application? If you have not completed the form and/or answer "No" to this question, you will be disqualified from the applicant pool for this posting.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Affiliation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Accessibility and Accommodation

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