Finance & Accounting Lead, Athletics Programs

Stanford Reglab; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Athletics Department (DAPER) is seeking a finance and accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting for varsity sport programs on site.

You will partner with coaches and department leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, and prepare reports from multiple systems while ensuring compliance with university and NCAA rules.

This role also covers administrative tasks and cross-training across teams to provide backup coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software.
• Experience with university accounting policies and NCAA regulations.
• Ability to prepare and present financial reports to managers.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting for assigned sports programs.
• Process invoices and manage purchases and summer camp finances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with coaches and leadership.
• Prepare financial reports from multiple systems and ensure compliance with policies.
• Cross-train on other units to provide backup coverage.
• Assist with administration of department devices and project support.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial systems literacy

Accounting basics

Effective communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years of relevant experience

Tools

Financial databases

University accounting system

Job description

Stanford Athletics Department (DAPER) is seeking a finance and accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting for varsity sport programs on site.

You will partner with coaches and department leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, and prepare reports from multiple systems while ensuring compliance with university and NCAA rules.

This role also covers administrative tasks and cross-training across teams to provide backup coverage.