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University of Miami · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Executive Associate AD, Business Strategy & Capital Projects

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems. They are seeking a Senior Executive Associate Athletic Director for Business Strategy and Capital Projects, responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic planning of the athletic department, including managing budgets and capital projects.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for working with all area supervisors and sport administrators to develop an annual budget working within University guidelines

Responsible for departmental financial operations including accounting, forecasting, audit and tax compliance and annual reports; develops and manages operating and capital budgets. Provides financial and business guidance as appropriate

Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of capital projects, including renovations and new construction in conjunction with Facilities Design and Construction

Collaborates with university officials, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution

Maintains working knowledge of tax legislation relating to students athletes, donors, unrelated business income, and intercollegiate athletics in general

Completes special projects and analyses assigned by the Senior Deputy Athletic Director or Athletic Director

Identifies and mitigates risks associated with capital projects and business operations

Prepares and presents reports on project status, financial performance, and strategic initiatives to senior management

Assists in the development of long-term plans for athletic facilities and business operations

Provides supervision and guidance to Business Office staff. Functions in the Business Office include purchasing, payroll, cash, check requisitions, and accounting operations

Meets on a regular basis with senior departmental staff and coaches to review operating results and plan business strategies

Approves all expenditures to include (but not limited to) check requisitions, business expense reimbursement forms, purchase requisitions, invoices, interdepartmental requisitions, and journals for the Athletic Department

Responsible for coordinating the reconciliation with Hard Rock Stadium after each home football game

Develops, analyzes and maintains various reports based upon current and historical athletic department revenues and expenditures

Liaison to the Budget Office and the Controller’s Office

Prepares annual internal and external required financial reports. Interfaces with University and external auditors

Completes reports for EADA to the federal government

Year End Closing—Responsible for various reports and accounting related to year-end closing and audit, which includes but are not limited to the research of information, preparing reports, account adjustments, balancing of numerous accounts, payment of expenditures related to fiscal year, and budget adjustments

Reviews departmental business agreements and contracts from a financial perspective and assists in negotiations as required. Develops funding plans for major capital acquisitions and prepares periodic capital plan updates for senior University management

Provides financial data to the Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA as required

Reviews operations to assure that internal controls are adequate to safeguard assets

Responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, institutional and departmental policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Deputy Athletic Director. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Qualification

Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingCapital Projects OversightTax ComplianceBusiness Principles KnowledgeLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Solid computer skills

Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Knowledge of business and management principles

Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan

Leadership skills

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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