Athletics Finance & Operations Lead (AI-Enabled Budgeting)

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, to oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the Department of Athletics.

The role partners with the Business Office and external auditors to ensure GAAP compliance, implement process improvements (including AI), and support strategic financial planning for all revenue and expense items.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• At least five years of accounting experience.
• CPA designation strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes internal athletics financial reports.
• Supports annual budget development and forecasting.
• Manages year-end audits with internal and external auditors.
• Coordinates with Budget Office on budget inputs and reconciliations.
• Develops AI-enabled process improvements.

Skills

GAAP

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA preferred

Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, to oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the Department of Athletics.

The role partners with the Business Office and external auditors to ensure GAAP compliance, implement process improvements (including AI), and support strategic financial planning for all revenue and expense items.