Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance

The Citadel•Charleston, SC

14h

About The Position

Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applications for an Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance. This position will provide administrative and analytical support to the athletic director regarding strategic opportunities and resource development and will develop and implement budget and finance policies that help to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimize fiscal position across the department. Job Responsibilities: The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for an Associate Athletic Director for Budget and Finance. The position reports to The Citadel’s Athletic Director and works closely with the Vice President for Finance and Business. This position will be responsible for oversight of the multi-million dollar athletic department operating and facilities budget. Will be required to formulate the annual athletic budget by working with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads and the college’s central administrative units (including but not limited to the college’s budget office, division of financial services, institutional research, and office of financial aid) to prepare realistic income and expense budget estimates. Responsible for overseeing execution of the annual athletic budget through supervision of the athletic business manager and overseeing all athletics accounts payable and receivable. Other responsibilities include the management of contracts; working with the senior associate athletic director supervising the head equipment manager to coordinate/negotiate the department-wide apparel contract and provide oversight of all apparel/equipment budgets; act as the liaison to the college’s procurement services division, payroll, and the treasurer to approve payroll, requisitions, travel vouchers, and internal payment requests; ensure deposits are made to appropriate income accounts. This position provides oversight of all athletic budgets through: 1.Manages accounts payable and billing for Athletics; invoices, reimbursements, vendor payments and interdepartmental transactions. 2.Providing advice and technical assistance to the athletic director, coaches, and athletics department heads regarding compliance with budgetary best practices 3. Establishing financial policies for the department in accordance with college/state policies and procedures and other best administrative practices 4. Responsible for preparation of budget execution reports; communicates directly and regularly with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads, and the college’s central administrative units and providing appropriate analysis to these stakeholders 5. Serves as the athletic liaison to human resources, financial aid and facilities & engineering; works on timely resolutions of personnel, student support and facilities related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
3-5 years of recent professional experience in a budgeting, accounting or finance environment
Competency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Power Point
Excellent communication skills and can-do attitude
Ability to lead and collaborate well with other departments
Ability to work towards institutional goals and deliver advice/solutions through diplomatic action and teamwork
Self-starting, proactive problem solver
Experience managing multiple, high profile/high impact projects in a demanding work environment
Experience delivering timely, high-profile work products to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field
Progressive combined education/experience in public budgeting, finance, policy, higher education, and/or evaluation/policy research and analysis
Proficiency with report writing software and Banner systems

Responsibilities

Formulate the annual athletic budget
Oversee execution of the annual athletic budget
Manage contracts
Coordinate/negotiate the department-wide apparel contract
Provide oversight of all apparel/equipment budgets
Act as the liaison to the college’s procurement services division, payroll, and the treasurer to approve payroll, requisitions, travel vouchers, and internal payment requests
Ensure deposits are made to appropriate income accounts
Manage accounts payable and billing for Athletics
Provide advice and technical assistance regarding compliance with budgetary best practices
Establish financial policies for the department
Prepare budget execution reports
Serve as the athletic liaison to human resources, financial aid and facilities & engineering