Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Data Analytics, and Project Management - Athletics

Job Description - Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Data Analytics, and Project Management - Athletics (29433)

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Data Analytics, and Project Management - Athletics 29433

Description

The Department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Data Analytics, and Project Management.

This Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Data Analytics, and Project Management will report directly to the Senior Deputy Athletics Director and is responsible for providing comprehensive financial, data, and project management support for Athletics by performing financial reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning while ensuring data accuracy, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The position will also be responsible for analyzing financial and operational data to develop dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reports that identify trends, risks, and opportunities, supporting improved efficiency and informed, data driven decision making.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service ( employee leave )
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Perform financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with internal controls
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights

• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to support business decision-making
• Develop dashboards, models, and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership and support for budgeting by sport
• Translate complex data into clear, concise insights for stakeholders

• Plan, coordinate, and execute cross-functional projects from initiation to completion
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Support internal controls, audit processes, and risk mitigation efforts across athletics operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting for NCAA, conference, institutional, and external stakeholders.
• Provide fiscal policy development, particularly those related to NCAA rules compliance as well as overseeing implementation of these policies. Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, practices and standards that ensure optimal efficiencies of the athletic business office.
• Develop, prepare and present financial reports as needed to various groups both internal and external to the University. Complete and ensure compliance with all internal and external financial reporting including financial reports to the NCAA and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Provide University senior administration and Director of Athletics relevant financial projections and analysis, including those related to the NCAA dashboard indicators. Prepare and present the financial pro forma for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to the President and the University Planning Committee.
• Assist Senior Deputy Athletics Director in assessing…