Associate Athletic Director, Budget/Finance

• Job Type : Officer of Administration
• Regular / Temporary : Regular
• Hours Per Week : 35
• Salary Range : $100,000 - $115,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

One of the world's leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships.

With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan.

A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League.

Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, and Dodge Fitness Center.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director / CFO, the Associate Athletics Director of Finance and Budget will provide active, hands-on leadership for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education, supporting long-term program growth and financial viability.

The incumbent directly assists the CFO on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost-benefit analysis, managerial accounting, and forecasting needs.

This role is responsible for planning, leading, and managing all financial functions for the Columbia Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, oversight, and reconciliation of all department budgets, including monthly financial reporting for Coaches and Administration.
• Supports all financial reporting, data collection, data analysis, and forecasting for 31 athletic programs and administrative units.

This includes the preparation of monthly and year-end financial and statistical reports for distribution to coaches and staff - including data specific for EADA, Internal Ledgers, NCAA Reporting, Audit and Capital projects, etc.

• Prepares and assists in the analysis and interpretation of financial data for budgets, capital projects, endowments, and special events
• Support the Senior Associate Athletics Director / CFO with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes - including processing of accounting journal entries, transfers, and vouchers.
• Liaison with other financial departments, such as the Office of Budget and Management and Development & Alumni Relations
• Assist in being the point of contact for areas of finance and administration, including purchasing, budget office, payroll, and accounts payable.
• Provide guidance, advice, and consultation to managers, supervisors, and staff covering a broad range of financial policies and procedures.

This includes facilitation of communication to vendors, stakeholders, and other University departments to independently resolve issues, communicate results, and drive performance improvement.

• Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Finance and Budget and Athletics Business Office Staff
• Works with the Senior Associate Athletics Director / CFO, and Human Resources Manager, on Human Resources-related tasks, including serving as the initiator for PeopleSoft transactions relating to payroll - specifically salary distributions, cost transfers and additional compensation requests as needed, as well as assistance with administering the annual Department employee performance evaluation process.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Council of Ivy League Presidents, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations
• Assume any other Budget and Finance Office duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD / CFO and / or the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with accounting and expense management systems.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Strong Communication skills.
• An understanding of the mission and purpose of institutions of higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a collegiate athletics department with demonstrated fiscal and operational management skills.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office / Excel.
• Experience with financial planning, analytics, and modeling.
• Advanced Degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.