Assistant Athletics Director, Finance & Business Operations
About The Position
The Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Finance & Business Operations provides financial leadership and oversight of all financial operations for the Athletics Department, including budget development and management, procurement, compliance, financial reporting, and long-range planning. This position will help develop annual budgets and a long-term financial strategy, while driving process improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability, and strategic decision-making across all areas of the department. The role ensures fiscal integrity and compliance with NCAA and institutional regulations, audit readiness, and financial sustainability, while partnering with university leadership to support informed decision-making, optimize revenue, and advance the continued growth of Fresno State Athletics.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of financial and budgetary principles, including forecasting, financial modeling, and position control
- Research techniques, statistical principles, and procedures
- Procurement practices and procedures
- Principles and practices of effective leadership, motivation, and performance evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and budgets and provide strategic recommendations
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
- At least five (5) years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, business operations, or athletics administration
Responsibilities
- Financial leadership and oversight of all financial operations for the Athletics Department
- Budget development and management
- Procurement
- Compliance
- Financial reporting
- Long-range planning
- Develop annual budgets and a long-term financial strategy
- Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability, and strategic decision-making
- Ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with NCAA and institutional regulations
- Ensure audit readiness and financial sustainability
- Partner with university leadership to support informed decision-making, optimize revenue, and advance the continued growth of Fresno State Athletics
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Sick and vacation time
- 15 paid holidays a year
- Fee waiver education program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
