Assistant Assoc. Athletic Director, Finance

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Associate Athletic Director, Finance leads the comprehensive financial management and strategic planning for the Athletics Department, overseeing all funds including core, endowed, capital, and revenue sources. This position is responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing financial concepts and strategies to ensure the department’s long-term fiscal health and operational excellence. The role manages a multidisciplinary team, directs budget administration, and provides expert guidance on financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance. As a key member of the executive management team, this position collaborates with campus leadership, coaches, and external partners to drive the department’s budget strategy and support the success of intercollegiate student-athlete programs.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of financial modeling, long-term revenue maximization strategies, and creative financial approaches.
Knowledge of finance and budget policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; athletics administration; accounting and bookkeeping.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing for presenting complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels as well as a diverse population, with a demonstrated service orientation and critical thinking ability.
Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Solid organizational skills for managing multiple projects and priorities in a high volume environment.
Advanced skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and fiscal management using spreadsheets, and database software.
Ability to provide vision, long-term analysis, and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive solutions, provide executive advising, and facilitate strategic decision making.
Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and function effectively as a member of a cross-functional team.
Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
5-10 years Accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, reconciliation and reporting.
3-5 years supervisory experience
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

In- depth knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Knowledge of EADA/NCAA reporting requirements and scholarship budget management.
Ability to supervise both business office staff and sports programs, ensuring compliance and operations excellence.
Professional certification preferred.
3-5 years working in intercollegiate athletics or sports entity

Responsibilities

Leads the comprehensive financial management and strategic planning for the Athletics Department.
Oversees all funds including core, endowed, capital, and revenue sources.
Develops, interprets, and implements financial concepts and strategies to ensure the department’s long-term fiscal health and operational excellence.
Manages a multidisciplinary team.
Directs budget administration.
Provides expert guidance on financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance.
Collaborates with campus leadership, coaches, and external partners to drive the department’s budget strategy and support the success of intercollegiate student-athlete programs.