Associate Athletics Director of Financial Operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics operational financial management, ensuring alignment with departmental goals
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, annual audit, and annual reporting (NCAA and EADA)
• Direct annual budget formation, development, and implementation in conjunction with COO/CFO
• Collaborate with COO/CFO on long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Partner with Central Finance to ensure accuracy in Athletics financial accounting
• Manage capital projects financial tracking
• Oversee financial reconciliations and maintain alignment with third party vendors
• Supervise Business Office staffers & other units, as assigned
• Provide complex analytical support and financial management expertise.

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, processes, and systems to derive meaningful insights for decision‑making
• Strong problem‑solving and creative thinking skills
• Show professionalism and poise when interacting with a broad range of constituencies including coaches, staff, University administrators, and third‑parties
• Maintain attention to detail, meeting deadlines, multi‑tasking, and prioritizing competing demands amidst a rapidly changing environment
• Clear ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Master’s degree in related field
• Prior business office experience in higher education or athletics
• Understanding of NCAA‑related policies and financial reporting
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP system
  
  Experience developing, analyzing, and executing complex budgets and long‑range business/fiscal management plans
• Supervisory experience

The salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is located on the UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA. This is an exempt‑level, benefited position; learn more about UVA Benefits. This is an in person position.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.