Deputy Athletic Director & Chief Financial Officer

Department

 

Florida State University Athletics

Responsibilities

 

Serves as the chief financial strategist and executive operational leader for Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Athletics, this role provides executive-level oversight for all financial planning, resource allocation, and business operations for the Athletics Department, Seminole Boosters and FSU Athletics Association. The Deputy AD/CFO acts as a fiduciary steward and strategic advisor, ensuring long-term financial sustainability while managing complex public university fund structures, central campus integrations, and a shifting NCAA revenue framework.

Executive Leadership & Strategy:  Serve as a core member of the Vice President for Athletics’ and the Seminole Boosters Executive Teams. Formulate and execute a multi-year financial sustainability plan aligned with Power-4 competitive realities. Act as the primary C-suite liaison to central university partners, including the University’s central Budget, Procurement, and Controller’s offices. Serve as the Treasurer for the FSU Athletics Association, Inc.  Engage with audit and finance committees for various Boards of Directors.

Financial Management & Budgeting: Direct the formulation, management, and monthly tracking of a $200M+ multi-disciplinary annual consolidated operating budget across core revenues. Design advanced financial models to evaluate department-wide ROIs, team-specific operations, and potential cost-containment measures. Approve and oversee financial proposals for new FTEs, coaching contracts, and multi-year employment agreements.

Revenue Sharing & NIL: Manage the deployment of the department's direct-to-athlete revenue-sharing framework under current NCAA regulations and legal settlements. Collaborate with external partners and associated collectives to optimize Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategy, corporate sponsorships, and multimedia rights revenues.

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Department

 

Florida State University Athletics

Responsibilities

 

Serves as the chief financial strategist and executive operational leader for Intercollegiate Athletics. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Athletics, this role provides executive-level oversight for all financial planning, resource allocation, and business operations for the Athletics Department, Seminole Boosters and FSU Athletics Association. The Deputy AD/CFO acts as a fiduciary steward and strategic advisor, ensuring long-term financial sustainability while managing complex public university fund structures, central campus integrations, and a shifting NCAA revenue framework.

Executive Leadership & Strategy:  Serve as a core member of the Vice President for Athletics’ and the Seminole Boosters Executive Teams. Formulate and execute a multi-year financial sustainability plan aligned with Power-4 competitive realities. Act as the primary C-suite liaison to central university partners, including the University’s central Budget, Procurement, and Controller’s offices. Serve as the Treasurer for the FSU Athletics Association, Inc.  Engage with audit and finance committees for various Boards of Directors.

Financial Management & Budgeting: Direct the formulation, management, and monthly tracking of a $200M+ multi-disciplinary annual consolidated operating budget across core revenues. Design advanced financial models to evaluate department-wide ROIs, team-specific operations, and potential cost-containment measures. Approve and oversee financial proposals for new FTEs, coaching contracts, and multi-year employment agreements.

Revenue Sharing & NIL: Manage the deployment of the department's direct-to-athlete revenue-sharing framework under current NCAA regulations and legal settlements. Collaborate with external partners and associated collectives to optimize Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategy, corporate sponsorships, and multimedia rights revenues.

Compliance, Auditing & Public Reporting: Ensure strict compliance with public institution accounting standards (GASB), state procurement regulations, and central university policies. Direct the preparation and filing of mandatory external reports, including annual NCAA Financial Reports, the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report, and annual audited financial statements.

Capital Infrastructure & Debt Management: Oversee financial strategy and funding mechanisms for major facility projects, coordinating debt issuance, bond covenants, and donor-gift tracking. Monitor capital project cash flows.

Administrative & Business Operations: Directly supervise the Athletics Department and Seminole Boosters Business Offices. Establish clear internal controls and financial training programs for coaches, sport administrators, and support staff. 

Qualifications

 

Master's degree and five years’ of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree and seven years of the same experience. 

University Information

 

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses. 

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How To Apply

 

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

 

This is an A&P position.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Financial Disclosure: This position requires annual Financial Disclosure based on Florida Statutes 112.3144 and 112.3145.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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