Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs oversees the financial operations of the athletics department at LSU New Orleans, ensuring fiscal integrity, compliance, and strategic resource management. This role serves as a key member of senior athletics leadership, supporting the Athletic Director (AD) and Deputy Athletic Director in budgeting, revenue management, and financial planning. The Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs reports to the Deputy Athletic Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
One to four years in financial management, preferably in collegiate athletics, higher education or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience with: Budget development and oversight; Supervisory responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or Sports Administration)
Five or more years in financial management, preferably in collegiate athletics, higher education or the equivalent
Experience with: NCAA / NAIA financial operations; NIL related budget allocations.
Strong financial analysis and reporting capability
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
Leadership and communication skills
Ability to translate financial data into actionable decisions

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and manage the athletics department’s annual operating budget
Provide regular financial reports, projections, and variance analyses to the Deputy AD.
Oversee budget planning processes with athletic programs and administrative units.
Supervise all accounting functions, including: Accounts payable/receivable; General ledger; Financial reconciliation, including special events.
Ensure adherence to institutional, conference, and state financial policies.
Coordinate with university finance offices for audits and reporting.
Track and manage revenue streams such as: Ticket sales; Sponsorships; Media rights distributions; NIL Rev Share Payments.
Monitor expenditures to maintain budget compliance and cost controls.
Ensure compliance with NCAA financial reporting requirements, including: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act); NCAA financial reporting forms.
Support compliance with Southland Conference (SLC) rules and policies (e.g., spending limits, revenue distribution models).
Collaborate with compliance staff on financial aspects regarding NCAA and SLC standards.
Provide financial insight to support: Sport sponsorship decisions; Facility projects; NIL-related resource allocation
Assist in long-term financial forecasting and strategic initiatives.
Review and approve: Vendor agreements; Game contracts; Travel agreements.
Ensure financial terms align with institutional policies.
Oversee procurement processes for equipment, services, and travel.
Supervise team travel budgets, including: Transportation; Lodging; Meals/per diem.
Oversee business office staff (e.g. Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations, GAs ).
Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluation.
Serve as liaison with: University finance departments; SLC office; External auditors
Prepare financial materials LSU Board of Supervisors, LSU New Orleans Chief Financial Officer, University Auditors, and the LSU System Auditors.