Associate Athletics Director: Finance & Strategy

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans seeks an Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs to oversee the athletics department’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and strategic resource management. This role supports budgeting, revenue management, and financial planning, partnering with the AD and Deputy AD.

The position reports to the Deputy Athletic Director and involves supervising accounting, procurement, travel, and reporting to campus and system leaders, with a focus on NCAA and conference

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• One to four years in financial management, preferably in collegiate athletics or higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with budget development and oversight; supervisory responsibilities.
• Five or more years in financial management, preferably in collegiate athletics, higher education or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage the athletics department’s annual operating budget.
• Provide regular financial reports, projections, and variance analyses to the Deputy AD.
• Oversee budget planning processes with athletic programs and administrative units.
• Supervise all accounting functions, including: Accounts payable/receivable; General ledger; Financial reconciliation.
• Coordinate with university finance offices for audits and reporting.
• Track and manage revenue streams such as: Ticket sales; Sponsorships; Media rights distributions; NIL Rev Share Payments.
• Monitor expenditures to maintain budget compliance and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA financial reporting requirements, including: EADA; NCAA financial reporting forms.
• Support compliance with Southland Conference rules and policies.
• Collaborate with compliance staff on financial aspects regarding NCAA and SLC standards.
• Provide financial insight to support sport sponsorship decisions; Facility projects; NIL-related resource allocation.
• Assist in long-term financial forecasting and strategic initiatives.
• Review and approve: Vendor agreements; Game contracts; Travel agreements.
• Ensure financial terms align with institutional policies.
• Oversee procurement processes for equipment, services, and travel.
• Supervise team travel budgets, including: Transportation; Lodging; Meals/per diem.
• Oversee business office staff (e.g. Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, GAs ).
• Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluation.
• Serve as liaison with University finance departments; SLC office; External auditors
• Prepare financial materials LSU Board of Supervisors, LSU New Orleans Chief Financial Officer, University Auditors, and the LSU System Auditors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Master's degree (MBA/MPA/Sports Administration) preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

LSU New Orleans seeks an Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs to oversee the athletics department’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and strategic resource management. This role supports budgeting, revenue management, and financial planning, partnering with the AD and Deputy AD.

The position reports to the Deputy Athletic Director and involves supervising accounting, procurement, travel, and reporting to campus and system leaders, with a focus on NCAA and conference