Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations

Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations/CFO, the Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Charlotte Athletics Business Office. The Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations must possess advanced troubleshooting skills as well as demonstrate a commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate processes and make recommendations to establish an environment of continuous improvement for the Athletics Business Office.
• Utilizes available resources to streamline workflows and create efficiencies with a focus on reducing paper-based workflows.
• Serve as the liaison with accounts payable, general accounting, PCard, purchasing, risk and insurance management, fixed assets, tax, travel, and expense reporting.
• Review and approve travel expenses, PCard transactions, employee reimbursements, interdepartmental transactions, and purchase order requisitions.
• Department liaison with third-party travel agency (Shorts Travel).
• Oversee all revenue accounting for the athletics department.
• Reconcile Athletic Foundation accounts and monitor available balances to ensure funds are being utilized appropriately.
• Prepare monthly budget reports for distribution to coaches, staff, and senior leadership.
• Assist with the annual budget development process in collaboration with executive staff, department heads, and coaches.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, sport management, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in accounting, business operations, and/or finance role within the higher education, athletics, or entertainment/hospitality industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Professionalism, composure, and an ability to communicate clearly, and effectively.