Assistant Director of Business Operations (Athletics Facilities)

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Facility Enhancements, Event Management & Game Operations, and Equipment by coordinating procurement processing, invoice reconciliation, budget tracking, financial documentation, and related accounting functions. The position works closely with campus procurement and financial offices, vendors, and internal athletics staff to ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with University, state, NCAA, SEC, and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, Sports Management or other business related field
One (1) year of experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, or related field.
Ability to prepare financial reports
Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving procurement, travel and/or employment.
Ability to perform accounting procedures.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
Account reconciliation skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or sports management.
Experience in fund accounting.
Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of Southeastern Conference (SEC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Responsibilities

Provide business operations, accounting, and fiscal support for assigned athletics units, including Facility Enhancements, Event Management and Game Operations, Equipment, and Compliance.
Process procurement-related transactions, including purchase requests, requisitions, purchase orders, vendor documentation, and related financial support.
Assist with BullyBuy, ProCard, Direct Pay, and other University financial systems to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.
Review, process, and reconcile invoices, receipts, payment requests, and supporting documentation for assigned areas.
Track, monitor, and reconcile budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and account activity for assigned units.
Assist assigned departments with budget planning, projections, financial reporting, and fiscal review.
Maintain accurate financial records, transaction files, procurement documentation, and audit support materials.
Serve as a liaison between assigned athletics units, the Athletic Business Office, campus procurement, accounts payable, vendors, and other financial offices.
Ensure assigned financial transactions comply with University, state, NCAA, SEC, and departmental policies and procedures.
Support monthly reporting, annual reporting, year-end closeout, and other accounting-related processes for assigned areas.
Assist with workflow improvements, special projects, and other duties as assigned.