The Citadel · 1 day ago
Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking an Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance to provide administrative and analytical support to the athletic director. This role involves developing and implementing budget and finance policies to ensure fiscal responsibility and overseeing the multi-million dollar athletic department budget.
Responsibilities
Oversight of the multi-million dollar athletic department operating and facilities budget
Formulate the annual athletic budget by working with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads and the college’s central administrative units
Overseeing execution of the annual athletic budget through supervision of the athletic business manager and overseeing all athletics accounts payable and receivable
Management of contracts; working with the senior associate athletic director supervising the head equipment manager to coordinate/negotiate the department-wide apparel contract and provide oversight of all apparel/equipment budgets
Act as the liaison to the college’s procurement services division, payroll, and the treasurer to approve payroll, requisitions, travel vouchers, and internal payment requests; ensure deposits are made to appropriate income accounts
Manage accounts payable and billing for Athletics; invoices, reimbursements, vendor payments and interdepartmental transactions
Providing advice and technical assistance to the athletic director, coaches, and athletics department heads regarding compliance with budgetary best practices
Establish financial policies for the department in accordance with college/state policies and procedures and other best administrative practices
Responsible for preparation of budget execution reports; communicates directly and regularly with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads, and the college’s central administrative units and providing appropriate analysis to these stakeholders
Serve as the athletic liaison to human resources, financial aid and facilities & engineering; works on timely resolutions of personnel, student support and facilities related matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
3-5 years of recent professional experience in a budgeting, accounting or finance environment
Competency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Power Point
Excellent communication skills and can-do attitude
Ability to lead and collaborate well with other departments
Ability to work towards institutional goals and deliver advice/solutions through diplomatic action and teamwork
Self-starting, proactive problem solver
Experience managing multiple, high profile/high impact projects in a demanding work environment
Experience delivering timely, high-profile work products to senior leadership
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field
Progressive combined education/experience in public budgeting, finance, policy, higher education, and/or evaluation/policy research and analysis
Proficiency with report writing software and Banner systems
Benefits
Extensive Health Plans
Great Retirement Options
Tuition Waiver Program
Tuition Exchange for Dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discounts
Isle of Palms Beach Club
Swain Family Boat Center
Community Service Opportunities
Mentor/Mentee Program
Company
The Citadel
The Citadel, a four-year, public college in historic Charleston, S.C., offers a classic military college education for individuals profoundly focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction.
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