Athletics Budget & Finance Manager

Athletics Budget & Finance Manager

Lead the numbers that power the game! Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a top-tier collegiate athletics program? Reporting directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Finance, the Budget and Finance Manager will be at the heart of Auburn Athletics' business operationsdriving budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic planning. This is more than a finance jobit's a chance to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, precision, and purpose. Whether you're passionate about athletics, finance, or both, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Assistant AD of Athletic Finance with management of the department's business operations, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Performs accounting and financial duties to include, but not limited to, various monthly reconciliations, examines accounting records, create journal entries and prepares monthly budget and financial reports.
• Maintains financial integrity and accuracy by updating and reconciling AU Athletic Ticket Revenue reconciliations to ensure Ticket Office data ties to financial data and revenue received or outstanding.
• Reviews and approves processed business documents including contract / invoice payments, procurement card reconciliation, travel expense reports, and other misc. business transactions.
• Builds and maintains budget and financial reports using various business intelligence tools to further advance the department's reporting suite.
• In conjunction with the Assistant AD and CFO, coordinate the budget development process and monitor assigned budgets throughout the year.
• Assists in the coordination and preparation of the annual NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures and EADA financial surveys. Work with internal and external parties to ensure all inquiries related to the reports are met.
• Manages and updates all business office policies and procedures in conjunction with Auburn University Procurement and Business Services including athletics' travel and procurement policy.
• Monitors and maintains account receivable workbook for the athletic department. Track contractual payments, create and send invoices when needed and ensure payment in a timely manner.
• Completes other ad hoc duties as instructed and requested by the Assistant AD and CFO to ensure the financial integrity and accuracy of the AU Athletics Business Office.

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

We're Here for You : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work / life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama : The Auburn / Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

A Place for Everyone : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. An MBA, Master's in Accountancy, or CPA can be substituted if your Bachelor's degree is in an unrelated field. 4 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting within a large organization. Experience must show progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Anaplan, Tableau, PowerBi or other Business Intelligence tools is desired.

Salary Range : $53,140-$90,330

Job Category : Human Resources

Working Hours if Non-Traditional : 7 : 45a - 4 : 45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed

City position is located in : Auburn

State position is located : Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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