Manager of Athletic Finance and Administration

University of Louisiana at Lafayette • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of Louisiana Athletics, the Manager of Athletic Finance and Administration assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Athletics business unit. The position is primarily responsible for financial planning, resource allocation, financial reporting, budget forecasting, and monitoring financial processes and procedures. The manager supports assigned sports and units and collaborates with colleagues to analyze financials, systems, and processes and improve operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Two years of directly related experience in financial management.
• Experience in reconciliation management and reporting.
• Demonstrated budget and financial reporting experience.
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive data.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and positively using a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to project, organize, and administer budgets and analyze and interpret financial data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a broad range of people using tact and diplomacy.
• Flexibility and versatility, including the ability to perform in changing or pressure situations and contribute to evolving work situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle several major projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with department and university stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate needs and potential problems.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student and employee information as required by University policy and FERPA regulations.
• Understanding of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Intercollegiate Athletics fiscal functions, with direct oversight of accounting, auditing, control procedures, and policies.
• Assist the Deputy Director of Athletics/CFO with gathering and compiling data for the department budget.
• Provide direct support to assigned sports and units and work with them to manage business functions.
• Monitor budget variances and prepare schedules to manage and forecast budget-to-actual financial results.
• Provide the Deputy Director of Athletics/CFO with reporting and analysis, including executive reporting and scorecards or performance metrics.
• Review and revise department fiscal policies and control procedures as needed to meet department, campus, conference, and NCAA requirements and standard accounting procedures.
• Perform internal audits and monitor organizational performance and financial checks and balances to ensure controls operate as designed.
• Track special, one-time fund distributions from the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference to ensure expenditures are appropriate and compliant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager