Assistant Athletic Director, Finance

The Assistant Athletic Director for Finance is a key member of the athletic departments leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial operations including budgeting forecasting purchasing and financial reporting. This position ensures compliance with institutional conference and NCAA financial policies and works closely with coaches and staff to manage resources in support of the departments goals and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage the departments annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with the Director of Athletics and college finance office Monitor and track all revenues and expenditures across athletic accounts including team budgets scholarships fundraising and special projects Prepare regular financial reports and analysis to guide decisionmaking by athletic leadership
Oversee purchasing and expense approval processes ensuring adherence to college policies and proper documentation
Serve as the department liaison to the colleges Business Office and Advancement Office on all financial matters
Assist coaches and program leaders with budget planning reconciliation and financial literacy
Support financial aspects of revenuegenerating activities including camps rentals and fundraising events
Assist with game day operations including ticket purchasing and reconciling gate revenue
Contribute to NCAA financial reporting and compliance with audit standards
Manage travel budgeting per diem processes and vendor payments in collaboration with relevant staff
Evaluate financial procedures and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and transparency
Participate in department meetings planning sessions and strategic initiatives
Participate in search committees for new athletic department hires and contribute to hiring decisions that align with departmental values and goals

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting finance sports administration business administration or a related field (masters preferred)
Experience in financial management or a related field preferably in collegiate athletics or higher education
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail Proficiency with financial systems spreadsheets and reporting tools particularly Workday.
Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to nonfinancial stakeholders
Knowledge of NCAA regulations and experience with athletic budgeting is preferred
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment
Commitment to the values of diversity equity inclusion and studentathlete wellbeing.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume and a list of at least three references to The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving ChicagoMilwaukee corridor Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs transformative learning opportunities and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus an 80acre arboretum with stunning lake views is home to 2600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847 Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people including members of ethnic minorities women veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender expression gender identity sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This position requires a background screening

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