Sr Dir Finance Athletics

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close procedures.

• Prepare, review and distribute of monthly financial statement packages for senior finance leadership and
stakeholders

• Oversee and maintain day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general
ledger, balance sheet reconciliations.

• Improve accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal
controls

• Review of revenue recognition and working papers related to ticketing, retail, Sponsorship, and 50/50

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable
accounting records across the portfolio

• Evaluate financial reporting systems and general ledger reporting; design and implement improvements that
support operational and financial reporting needs

• Collaborate when needed with University Financial Planning & Analysis team to support the annual budget
preparation.

• Collaborate when needed with the University Finance Treasury team to support cash flow preparation and analysis

• Assist in revenue share reconciliations.

• Support as needed the preparation of NCAA Annual Report

• Assists with annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business. CPA designation (Active or Eligible) is preferred.
• Minimum three Years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with computerized accounting software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains,
  Workday, etc.) and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and
  continuous improvement.
• Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Detail focused, strong business acumen and well versed in financial analysis.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with staff
  and 3rd party managers
• Understanding of concepts and underlying details, ability to identify errors, and foresight to
  strategize and make decisions with consideration to both operational and financial implications
• Level 1 Criminal Background Check is required

Degree Equivalency Clause:
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310
- The Florida Senate (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

• SB 1310:
Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

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