Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CFO (Athletics)

Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CFO (Athletics) Posting Number req19975 Department Administration and Athletics Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Arizona Athletics will be a strategic partner to the Athletic Director and the executive leadership team.

This role is responsible for the financial stewardship and fiscal health of the athletics department, including financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting.

The CFO will provide leadership and oversight of all financial operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, NCAA regulations, and state and federal laws.

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Leadership :

Develop and implement financial strategies to support the athletic department's goals and the Athletic Director and executive leadership on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy the financial planning and analysis functions to ensure the department's financial sustainability and growth.

Budgeting and Forecasting :

Manage the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.Monitor and manage budget performance, providing regular updates to the Athletic Director and other stakeholders.

Develop long-term financial forecasts and models to support strategic planning initiatives.

Financial Reporting and Compliance :

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial compliance with university policies, NCAA regulations, and state and federal laws.

Coordinate annual audits and prepare necessary documentation.

Accounting and Financial Operations :

Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general effective internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial the preparation of tax returns and other financial filings.

Revenue Optimization :

Optimize financial performance through effective cost managementand operational efficiencies.Project long-term operating revenues, operating expenses, capital projectexpenses, debt service payments and fund balance.

Prepare expense and revenue reports, analysis, and summaries.Oversee legal fees or other campus financial agreements or obligations.

Team Leadership and Development :

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team. Providing strategic leadership and oversight while coaching and developing staff to enhance leadership skills and a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Stakeholder Engagement :

Serve as a liaison to university financial leadership and other key stakeholders.Communicate financial performance and strategic initiatives to internal and external and maintain strong relationships with key partners and constituents.

Analyzes and develops operational policies, plans, concepts, and approaches, providing recommendations to senior leadership and university stakeholders.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations, including NCAA compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in collegiate athletics or a similar environment.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 + nights and weekends Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Athletics Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $139,102 - $180,833 Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 14 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade.

Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Grade Range Minimum $139102 Grade Range Midpoint $180833 Grade Range Maximum $222564 Career Stream and Level M4 Job Family Athletics Admin Job Function Athletics Type of criminal background check required : Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Morgan Domenick Open Date 7 / 22 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed