Manager of Athletic Finance and Administration

louisiana.edu; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette seeks a Manager of Athletic Finance and Administration to oversee the day-to-day finances of the Athletics business office. This role focuses on financial planning, resource allocation, budget forecasting, and rigorous financial reporting under the Chief Executive Officer of Louisiana Athletics.

You will guide intercollegiate athletics’ daily fiscal functions, supervise data gathering for budgets, monitor variances, and deliver executive reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Two (2) years of directly related experience in financial management.
• Experience in reconciliation management and reporting.
• Demonstrated budget and financial reporting experience.
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Intercollegiate Athletics daily fiscal functions with direct oversight of all accounting, auditing, control procedures and policies.
• Assist Deputy Director of Athletics/CFO in gathering and compiling data for department budget.
• Provide direct support to assigned sports and units and work with them to manage business functions.
• Monitor budget variances and prepare schedules to manage and forecast budget to actual financial results.
• Provide reporting and analysis including executive reporting and scorecards/performance metrics.
• Review and revise department fiscal policies and control procedures to comply with NCAA and university requirements.
• Perform internal audits and ensure controls are operating as designed.
• Track special fund distributions from NCAA and Sun Belt Conference to ensure expenditures are appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business

Job description

Position Title: Manager of Athletic Finance and Administration

Department: 8918|Athletics Business Office

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Louisiana Athletics, the Manager of Athletic Finance andAdministration, will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of theAthletics business unit. This position will primarily be responsible forfinancial planning, optimum resource allocation, efficient and effectivefinancial reporting, budget forecasting and proper monitoring of financialprocess & procedures. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, highlycollaborative team player who can analyze financials, systems, and processes inan effort to drive operational performance internally and externally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all Intercollegiate Athletics daily fiscal functions with direct oversight of all accounting, auditing, control procedures and policies.


• Assist Deputy Director of Athletics/CFO in the gathering and compilation of data to be used in the creation of the department budget.


• Provide direct support to assigned sports and units and will work closely with respective sports and units to manage business functions.


• Monitor budget variances and prepare schedules to manage and forecast budget to actual financial results.


• Provide the Deputy Director of Athletics/CFO with reporting and analysis including executive reporting and various scorecards/performance metrics.


• Review and revise department fiscal policies and control procedures as required to comply with department, campus, conference and NCAA policies and requirements in addition to standard accounting procedures.


• Perform internal audits and monitor organizational performance and the necessary checks and balances on financial function activities to ensure controls are operating as designed.


• Tracks special, one-time special fund distributions from the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference to ensure expenditures are appropriate and compliant.


• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.


• Ability to problem-solve in an effective and positive manner, working from a solution-oriented, positive approach.


• Ability to project, organize and administer budgets, and analyze and interpret financial data.


• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with a broad range of people, using tact and diplomacy.


• Must possess flexibility and versatility; able to perform in new, changing, or pressure situations; willing to try new and different methods or procedures and contribute to evolving work situations.


• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.


• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle several major projects simultaneously.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of department and university stakeholders.


• Ability to anticipate needs and potential problems.


• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information regarding students and employees as required by University policy and FERPA regulations.


• Understanding of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Qualifications

REQUIREDEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.


• Two (2) years of directly related experience in financial management.


• Experience in reconciliation management and reporting.


• Demonstrated budget and financial reporting experience.


• Experience managing confidential and sensitive data.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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