Athletics Finance & Operations Lead

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations to manage day-to-day financial operations of the Athletics Department. You will oversee budgets, forecasting, purchasing, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with USG policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, you will collaborate with coaches and campus financial offices to support fiscal accountability and informed decision-making. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, sport management, or related field.
• At least three years of professional budgeting or financial operations experience.
• Experience with budget monitoring, financial reporting, purchasing, or reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Athletics Department, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and reconciliation.
• Assist with annual budget development and prepare financial forecasts, budget projections, and regular financial updates for the Director of Athletics.
• Monitor departmental revenues, expenses, and financial commitments, identifying potential concerns and recommending solutions.
• Coordinate purchasing, invoices, travel authorizations, reimbursements, and other financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.
• Work with Athletics administrative personnel to ensure financial documentation is complete and properly prepared before submission for approval.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Athletics and university financial offices, including Budgets and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Fiscal Affairs.
• Coordinate athletics financial reporting, including NCAA Financial Reporting System (FRS) and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) reporting, in collaboration with appropriate university offices.
• Assist with financial oversight and reconciliation of athletics-related Foundation accounts, ticketing, parking, concessions, and other revenue sources.
• Provide financial guidance to coaches and staff regarding budgets, purchasing, and institutional procedures.
• May provide administrative oversight for assigned athletic programs and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, sport management, or related field

Job description

Albany State University seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations to manage day-to-day financial operations of the Athletics Department. You will oversee budgets, forecasting, purchasing, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with USG policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, you will collaborate with coaches and campus financial offices to support fiscal accountability and informed decision-making. Evening/weekend work may be required.