Strategic Finance Director, Athletics & Commercial Ops

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Finance Director for Athletics & Commercial Operations to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for the department. This senior role partners with department leadership to drive fiscal growth and sustainability.

The position requires strong Excel modeling, complex financial analytics, and prior experience managing budgets between $50M and $100M+. A hybrid work arrangement is available in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Master's degree preferred; professional accounting qualification desirable.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of financial management for Georgetown's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Chief Commercial Operations.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and oversight for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead development and execution of short- and long-term financial plans; ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Athletics leadership, university stakeholders, coaches, and external partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Budget variance analysis

Revenue forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Professional accounting qualification desirable

Tools

Workday

Adaptive

Job description

Georgetown University seeks a Finance Director for Athletics & Commercial Operations to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for the department. This senior role partners with department leadership to drive fiscal growth and sustainability.

The position requires strong Excel modeling, complex financial analytics, and prior experience managing budgets between $50M and $100M+. A hybrid work arrangement is available in Washington, DC.