Associate Athletic Director, Business Operations

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$92,000.00 - $

The Associate Director of Athletics for Business serves as a key member of the Yale Athletics financial leadership team, reporting to and collaborating closely with the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director & Chief Financial Steward. The position provides critical support in budgeting and forecasting, while leading the department’s financial reporting, accounting, reconciliation, and compliance functions.

This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions, oversees reconciliations, and produces timely and reliable financial reports in accordance with GAAP, University policies, NCAA, and federal requirements. The position leads the development and maintenance of sound accounting processes and internal controls, proactively identifies and resolves discrepancies, and ensures fiscal compliance across all units.

In partnership with departmental and University stakeholders, the position supports strategic financial planning, assists with annual budget submissions and adjustments, and contributes to the development of data‑driven forecasts and long‑term financial models. The position may supervise business office staff.

• Provide support in preparing annual budgets by collaborating with department heads and coaches.
• Act as Controller for the Department of Athletics while working with the University Controller’s Office to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Coordinate all financial audits, both external and internal, concerning the Department of Athletics. These include, but are not limited to, the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report, the annual NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures Report, and an annual internal Department of Athletics report.
• Evaluate processes and make recommendations to establish an environment of continuous improvement for the Yale Athletics Finance Office.
• Work with the Ivy League office on various items.

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward CPA designation highly desirable.

Extensive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation within a complex organization; higher education or athletics administration experience preferred.