Assistant Athletics Director of Financial Operations

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletics Director of Financial Operations. Reporting to the Deputy AD/CFO/COO, this role supports financial and budgetary needs of the Department and is a key member of the Athletics Business Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics operational financial management, ensuring alignment with departmental goals
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, annual audit, and annual reporting (NCAA and EADA)
• Assist COO/CFO with annual budget formation, development, and implementation
• Collaborate with COO/CFO on long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Partner with Central Finance to ensure accuracy in Athletics financial accounting
• Manage capital projects financial tracking
• Oversee financial reconciliations and maintain alignment with third party vendors
• Provide complex analytical support and financial management expertise.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletics Director of Financial Operations. Reporting to the Deputy AD/CFO/COO, this role supports financial and budgetary needs of the Department and is a key member of the Athletics Business Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics operational financial management, ensuring alignment with departmental goals
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, annual audit, and annual reporting (NCAA and EADA)
• Assist COO/CFO with annual budget formation, development, and implementation
• Collaborate with COO/CFO on long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Partner with Central Finance to ensure accuracy in Athletics financial accounting
• Manage capital projects financial tracking
• Oversee financial reconciliations and maintain alignment with third party vendors
• Provide complex analytical support and financial management expertise.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, processes, and systems to derive meaningful insights for decision-making
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Show professionalism and poise when interacting with a broad range of constituencies including coaches, staff, University administrators, and third-parties
• Maintain attention to detail, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and prioritizing competing demands amidst a rapidly changing environment
• Clear ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience: 5 years in financial discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field
• Prior business office experience in higher education or athletics

• Understanding of NCAA-related policies and financial reporting

• Experience with Workday or similar ERP system

• Experience developing, analyzing, and executing complex budgets and long-range business/fiscal management plans

• Supervisory experience

About the Position

The salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is located on the UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA. This is an exempt-level, benefited position; learn more about UVA Benefits. This is an in person position.

Application Timeline

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin after May 4, 2026. 

How to Apply

Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Please do not submit any applications directly to the Athletics department as only applications submitted through these sites will be considered. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Please note that finalists will be asked to provide a list of professional references. The selected applicant will pass a criminal background check.

About UVA and the Community

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Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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