Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Financial ...

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Financial Officer, AthleticsKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.About Us: Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.Location: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, and our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job Summary: Serves as a key member of the Athletics executive leadership team, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the division's financial sustainability. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, compliance, and budgeting.Responsibilities: Develops and oversees long-term financial plans aligned with Athletic Department goalsLeads budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting whilst advising on strategic decisions and resource allocationManages daily financial operations of the Athletics division, including payroll, procurement, and travelOversees preparation of mandated financial reports to include annual EADA, NCAAA, and USG reports that support the decision-making process of budget managers, senior staff, and Athletic DirectorSupports revenue generation through strategic direction and planning areas such as partnerships, fundraising, and media rightsOversees capital project financing, facility planning, debt service monitoring, and capital budgetsOversees all athletics contracts (service, game, and others) to ensure fulfillment, payouts, and complianceWorks closely with University leadership, legal, and finance to ensure alignmentRepresents Athletics in institutional planning and external financial reportingEvaluates current business models and leads efforts to modify or redesign business models as necessaryInnovates the use of technology and increases the overall level of business intelligence throughout the organizationEffectively communicates with conference peers, conference office, NCAA office, and CFP and/or bowl or other group to properly manage associated budget-related detailsBuilds, leads, and motivates a high-performing teamSupervises assigned staff, including performance managementServes as a Program administrator for assigned sport(s)Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related fieldEight (8) years of financial leadership roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector or Athletics to include previous supervisory or management experiencePreferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related fieldAbilities: Able to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnershipsAble to create and assess financial statements and budget documentsAble to recognize and be responsive to the needs of all clients of the organizationAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesKเขาowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of Athletics and not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and bond post-issuance compliance requirementsExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skillsKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-05