Assistant Director, Financial Reporting

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Financial Reporting & Analysis serves as a key financial contributor within the Athletics Business Office, responsible for the operational execution and analytical oversight of the department’s financial activities. This role supports the Assistant AD – FP&A or lead aspects in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial operations across multiple sport and administrative units while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with departmental priorities. This role also partners closely with the Deputy Athletic Director – Finance & Strategy and the Assistant AD to translate complex financial information into actionable insights that inform decision-making, strengthen financial stewardship, and support the competitive and operational goals of Notre Dame Athletics. The position will play a central role in financial governance, operational financial management, and analytical reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience with Business Intelligence software, preferably Tableau
High level of detail orientation with a strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and quality
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated, self-starter
Ability to work with a team & willing to learn
A sense of humor!

Responsibilities

Lead aspects of the operational execution of the Athletics budgeting process across sport and administrative units, ensuring accurate planning, monitoring, and stewardship of departmental resources.
Lead the preparation, tracking, and analysis of sport program and administrative budgets, including team postseason budgets and major event financial planning.
Conduct regular budget-to-actual reviews with sport and administrative units to ensure alignment with approved financial plans.
Provide financial guidance of non-labor expenditures across the department, ensuring appropriate allocation and adherence to financial policies.
Serve as a key financial advisor to coaches and administrators by translating budget performance into actionable insights and recommendations.
Support the development and implementation of enhanced budgeting tools and processes to improve transparency, forecast accuracy, and operational decision-making.
Regularly review GL detail and post necessary adjusting/reclassifying journal entries to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
Support year-end financial close procedures, including completion of assigned responsibilities within the departmental year-end checklist.
Develop and maintain specialized financial reporting views for key Athletics activities including football game day, bowl participation, Shamrock Series events, facilities operations, hosted events, and postseason competition.
Produce on-demand financial analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making. Example analyses may include charter travel costs, event financial performance, or sport program cost comparisons.
Benchmark departmental labor costs to peer institutions for staff and coach compensation reviews
Prepare and present financial variance analysis summarizing departmental financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
Assist in the preparation and coordination of required external reporting including NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) and other institutional financial reporting requirements.
Lead the preparation and maintenance of departmental data visualizations and dashboards utilizing business intelligence platforms such as Tableau.
Collaborate with campus Controller’s office on reporting data logic updates, to maintain reporting requirements and to better align reporting with current operations.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of monthly financial forecasts across Athletics sport and administrative units.
Prepare recurring forecast updates for team budgets and administrative areas to identify financial risks, emerging trends, and opportunities for resource reallocation.
Support Athletics leadership with forward-looking financial insights that improve planning and resource allocation decisions.
Prepare special ad hoc financial analyses and projects as directed by Athletics leadership.