Executive CFO & Deputy AD — College Athletics

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Athletics seeks a Deputy AD/CFO to serve as chief financial strategist and executive operational leader for Intercollegiate Athletics. This role reports to the Vice President for Athletics and oversees financial planning, resource allocation, and business operations for the Athletics Department, Seminole Boosters, and FSU Athletics Association.

As a fiduciary steward, you will guide multi-year financial sustainability, manage complex public university fund structures,

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Alternatively, bachelor's degree with 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience in financial planning for Intercollegiate Athletics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and resource allocation for Athletics.
• Direct budgeting for $200M+ annual operating budget.
• Partner with central university offices and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GASB and external reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Public fund structures

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Florida State University Athletics seeks a Deputy AD/CFO to serve as chief financial strategist and executive operational leader for Intercollegiate Athletics. This role reports to the Vice President for Athletics and oversees financial planning, resource allocation, and business operations for the Athletics Department, Seminole Boosters, and FSU Athletics Association.

As a fiduciary steward, you will guide multi-year financial sustainability, manage complex public university fund structures,