Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CFO

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Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CFO

Posting Number

req19975

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

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Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CFO

Posting Number

req19975

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Arizona Athletics will be a strategic partner to the Athletic Director and the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for the financial stewardship and fiscal health of the athletics department, including financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting. The CFO will provide leadership and oversight of all financial operations, ensuring compliance with university policies, NCAA regulations, and state and federal laws.

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.

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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Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Leadership:

Develop and implement financial strategies to support the athletic department's goals and objectives.

Advise the Athletic Director and executive leadership on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy matters.

Lead the financial planning and analysis functions to ensure the department's financial sustainability and growth.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Manage the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.

Monitor and manage budget performance, providing regular updates to the Athletic Director and other stakeholders.

Develop long-term financial forecasts and models to support strategic planning initiatives.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Ensure compliance with university policies, NCAA regulations, and state and federal laws.

Coordinate annual audits and prepare necessary documentation.

Accounting and Financial Operations:

Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.

Ensure effective internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Manage the preparation of tax returns and other financial filings.

Revenue Optimization:

Optimize financial performance through effective cost management and operational efficiencies.

Project long-term operating revenues, operating expenses, capital project expenses, debt service payments and fund balance.

Prepare expense and revenue reports, analysis, and summaries.

Oversee legal fees or other campus financial agreements or obligations.

Team Leadership and Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team. Providing strategic leadership and oversight while coaching and developing staff to enhance leadership skills and expertise.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and excellence.

Ensure continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as a liaison to university financial leadership and other key stakeholders.

Communicate financial performance and strategic initiatives to internal and external audiences.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and constituents.

Analyzes and develops operational policies, plans, concepts, and approaches, providing recommendations to senior leadership and university stakeholders.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations, including NCAA compliance.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

High ethical standards and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ten years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in collegiate athletics or a similar environment.

MBA or CPA preferred.

Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Athletics

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$139,102 - $180,833

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

14

Compensation Guidance

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 .

Grade Range Minimum

$139102

Grade Range Midpoint

$180833

Grade Range Maximum

$222564

Career Stream and Level

M4

Job Family

Athletics Admin

Job Function

Athletics

Type of criminal background check required:

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Morgan Domenick | mbdomenick@arizona.edu

Open Date

7/22/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application:

The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest:

Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.<br>

2. 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.<br>

3. 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?<br>

4. 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.<br>

5. 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.<br>

6. 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?

Diversity Statement

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.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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