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Administration and Athletics
arizonawildcats.com
Main Campus
1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO, the Assistant Athletic Director, Financial Reporting & Analysis will be responsible for satisfying the complex financial reporting requirements of the Athletics Department. The Athletic Department is required to compile and complete numerous daily, monthly, and yearly financial reports that will satisfy internal and external constituents including, but not limited to: Federal EADA Report, NCAA/AUP Report, unrelated business income tax report, gift/endowment reports, Board of Regents Report, and other reports as required by the Athletic Department and the university.
This position will also serve as a research analyst within the Athletic Business Office. Researches and develops information systems to support peer comparisons with the department, its programs and personnel. Conducts complex research and analyses beginning with raw data. In addition, prepare recommendations for short term financial planning for the Athletic Department.
This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, CFO, this position will manage annual budget planning and development and communicates approved budgets to each unit and sport administrator.
Responsible for monitoring trends, forecasting, and resolving issues, as needed.
Prepare monthly budget reports for 22 sports and 24 support units for distribution to coaches, staff, and senior leadership.
Liaison to the university budget office during the budget process and throughout the year.
Develops policies that effect operations across the industry.
Establishes operational objectives and plans, ensuring sports and units are meeting performance.
Manage analytical projects, evaluating findings, preparing reports, and making recommendations to leadership regarding the financial implications of transactions.
Collaborating with the Senior Associate AD, CFO to direct the development and implementation of financial strategies and recommendations aimed at fulfilling the athletic department’s short and long-term goals.
Generates long-term financial projections regarding operating revenues and expenses. Evaluates progress and results and initiates changes in policies and procedures.
Controls resources and policy formation creating standards for all staff in various units.
Implement and lead the fulfillment of athletic department third party contracts and ensure there are processes in place for proper internal review and approval.
Develop and manage the Athletics Business Office guidelines (Purchasing and Travel) and make recommendations for process improvements and ways to streamline operations to increase efficiency.
Communicate regularly with coaches and staff and develop working relationships with internal and external parties. Will meet with coaches and unit supervisors concerning budget matters.
Working with all client groups to define and analyze processes to ensure effective budget solutions are met. Provides leadership to unit leads to ensure expectations are met across all units.
Hire, manage, and train the overall responsibilities and performance of at least four Business Office staff members and prepare annual performance evaluations.
Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the Senior Associate AD/CFO. Projects and additional duties can consist of high levels of importance within the department and institution. Partners with leadership to recommend solutions.
Oversee implementation of programs and initiatives.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Proactive and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
Strong ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Athletic Department staff, administrators, and external partners.
Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines.
Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,), Adobe Suite programs and other relevant software required).
Ability to communicate complex financial information in clear terms.
High ethical standards and professionalism, given the sensitive nature of financial information.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of seven years of related work experience, including three years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Masters of Business Administration.
Seven years or more experience working in a college or university athletic department business office or conference office with demonstrated fiscal and operational management skills.
Experience in financial planning and strategy.
Experience in developing, managing, and adhering to budgets.
Exempt
Full Time
40 + nights and weekends
1.0
Fiscal
Finance
Yes - Full Benefits
$99,901 - $129,871
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
12
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
$99901
$129871
$159847
M3
Budget & Financial Analysis
Finance
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
1
William Wheeler
Senior Associate Athletic Director CFO
wwheeler@arizona.edu
520-621-2043
10/30/2024
Yes
Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.
Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?
Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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Person | Role |
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Tony Daniel |
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Revenue Generation & Engagement |
Will Wheeler |
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Cfo |
Mario Calderon |
Assistant Athletics Director, Financial Operations |
Oscar Portillo |
Associate Athletics Director, Finance |
Person | Role |
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Cody Hendrickson |
Assistant Athletic Director, Innovation And Strategy |
Ryan Bloom |
Director, It Projects |
Jeff Kohler |
Assoc Athletics Director, It & Hr Integration |
Aaron Varner |
Facilities & Production Technical Director |
Monica Blancarte |
Assistant Director, Hr & Employee Engagement |
Person | Role |
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Mario Calderon |
Assistant Athletics Director, Financial Operations |
Oscar Portillo |
Associate Athletics Director, Finance |
Person | Role |
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Krystal Swindlehurst |
ASST VICE PRESIDENT/HR & CHIEF OF STAFF, ATHLETICS |
Jeff Kohler |
Assoc Athletics Director, It & Hr Integration |
Ryan Bloom |
Director, It Projects |
Aaron Varner |
Facilities & Production Technical Director |
Monica Blancarte |
Assistant Director, Hr & Employee Engagement |
Person | Role |
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Mario Calderon |
Assistant Athletics Director, Financial Operations |
Person | Role |
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Krystal Swindlehurst |
ASST VICE PRESIDENT/HR & CHIEF OF STAFF, ATHLETICS |
Jeff Kohler |
ASSISTANT ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, IT OPERATIONS |
Aaron Varner |
Athletic Facilities & Prod Technical Director |
Ryan Bloom |
Director, It Projects |
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