Athletics Budget & Financial Partner

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking a Budget Office Athletic Business Partner to support budget planning, reporting, and compliance within the Division of Fiscal Affairs. This exempt, full-time position reports to the Budget Director and works closely with Athletics and campus departments to ensure sound financial stewardship.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of governmental/nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting, finance, or related area.
• Three to five years of successful experience in Business, Finance or Budgeting.
• A combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all university budgeted positions for Athletics to ensure proper assignment of employees in the division.
• Assist and support the development of the university's annual budget.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly budget amendments.
• Assist with the preparation of Five-Year Business Plans for USG.
• Assist in monitoring/preparing report for Athletics Sponsored Programs.
• Review and approve requisitions, ePro transactions, and Purchase Card activity, ensuring the availability of expendable funds for delegated fund sources.
• Monitor financial performance by analyzing results, tracking variances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to the Budget Director.
• Prepare projections to support long-term and strategic decision-making.
• Develop recommendations and innovative solutions through data analysis, comparative evaluations, and assessment of proposed changes.
• Serve as a budget liaison between budget central administration and campus departments/budget managers, i.e. Athletics.
• Provide guidance to departmental budget managers, staff and coaches in the Department of Athletics on effective fiscal management, while promoting accountability, sound financial stewardship, and efficient business practices.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the preparation of required NCAA financial reporting, including the NCAA Financial Reporting System (FRS), Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP), Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report, and other assigned financial reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

OneUSG

Job description

Albany State University is seeking a Budget Office Athletic Business Partner to support budget planning, reporting, and compliance within the Division of Fiscal Affairs. This exempt, full-time position reports to the Budget Director and works closely with Athletics and campus departments to ensure sound financial stewardship.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of governmental/nonprofit