Athletics Finance & Operations Lead

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations to manage day-to-day department finances, monitor budgets, and forecast financial needs. You will coordinate purchasing, reporting, and internal controls while liaising with university offices to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least three years of financial operations experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, sport management, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, or business operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

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

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

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

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

NCAA FRS / NCAA reporting systems

Job description

Albany State University is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations to manage day-to-day department finances, monitor budgets, and forecast financial needs. You will coordinate purchasing, reporting, and internal controls while liaising with university offices to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least three years of financial operations experience, and strong Excel skills.