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JobElephant The Athletics CFO will be chiefly responsible for providing financial leadership to Intercollegiate Athletics, overseeing all administrative departmental functions and serving as a C-suite liaison to multiple campus partners (Legal, University Athletics Board [UAB], Academic Planning and Resource Allocation [CAPRA]), as well as the department lead for various Department and Campus initiatives. This person will also serve as a member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Director's Cabinet. This position leads the development of a multi-year financial sustainability plan for Athletics. This role oversees the divisional financial resources on a multi-disciplinary basis, with insight into all funds, including core funds, endowed gift funds, capital budgets, awards and grants. This position leads the development, interpretation, and implementation of financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of the department's budget. They analyze and prepare recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts. They have a fiduciary responsibility to keep the entire Athletics division on track, drive their budget strategy, and coordinate between the VCF-CFO and the Athletics Cabinet. This role liaises with the VCF-CFO, the Cabinet, the co-athletic directors, the athletic department's chief operating officer, the general manager for football, the coaches, and the donors as appropriate. They must also maintain strategic relationships with University Donor and Alumni Relations, Capital Strategies, and Student Affairs. This position also involves developing, promoting, and supporting the operational and strategic aspects of intercollegiate student-athlete programs, including financial planning, budget administration, and travel. This role directs business operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and other administrative functions. The role participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Responsibilities Leads development and oversight of the Athletics financial sustainability plan and strategic financial multi-year outlook, including the creation of executive or detailed level reports specific to the global Athletics budget, sport-specific budgets, fundraising tracking, forecasting, etc. Maintains the integrity of the organization's budget, forecast, reporting and tracking systems through supervision and oversight of budget and fiscal staff and protocols; functions as chief budget liaison for resource allocations. Is responsible for in-year budget management of all funds. Strategic & Executive Advising & Partnership Performs the analysis for organization-wide funding issues and budget processes, resource allocations, and funding models. Creates ad-hoc analysis to track gifts made to support Intercollegiate Athletics (IA) specific endeavors, spending, capital projects, and endowment analysis. Engages with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, units, and customers. Develops and delivers regular presentations and budget material. Interacts and communicates with coaches, administrative personnel, and staff within Athletics. Functional Management Manages the Business and Finance unit within Athletics, which includes managers and personnel that work with the Athletics teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data Analytics, Procurement, Budgeting, Reporting, Forecasting, and Planning and Analysis. Develops, modifies, and executes appropriate internal controls to protect university resources. Required Qualifications A thorough understanding of financial modeling and the ability to create and maintain complex financial models. Working knowledge of accounting principles, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Public finance knowledge; excellent skills in financial analysis, budgeting and reporting techniques, fund accounting, human resource planning, payroll analysis, accounting and bookkeeping. Strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to articulate complex concepts to groups at multiple levels. Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations. Must have the ability to represent multiple stakeholder groups successfully, create consensus, and manage diverse needs with a high level of autonomy. Proven track record of managing staff and leading units to achieve measurable goals. Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize with a high level of autonomy. Ability to evaluate processes to establish and maintain appropriate accountability structures and strong internal control elements. Advanced skills with relevant office and accounting software. Required undergraduate degree in a related field. Must develop and maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times, avoid any violations of these rules and standards. Preferred Qualifications Public finance experience, preferably higher ed and/or NCAA athletics. Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training. Expertise in accounting and financial management at a similar level of complexity and responsibility in a complex, decentralized organization. Advanced knowledge of the intercollegiate athletics function and areas of operations, along with its compliance needs. Experience in or knowledge of sports media and/or revenue. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $215,000 - $265,000. The full range associated with the job classifcation is $138,200 - $271,200. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. This search is being supported by Berkeley Executive Search (BES). Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency Employment Type: Full Time Seniority level: Executive
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Chief Financial Officer
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JobElephant The Athletics CFO will be chiefly responsible for providing financial leadership to Intercollegiate Athletics, overseeing all administrative departmental functions and serving as a C-suite liaison to multiple campus partners (Legal, University Athletics Board [UAB], Academic Planning and Resource Allocation [CAPRA]), as well as the department lead for various Department and Campus initiatives. This person will also serve as a member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Director's Cabinet. This position leads the development of a multi-year financial sustainability plan for Athletics. This role oversees the divisional financial resources on a multi-disciplinary basis, with insight into all funds, including core funds, endowed gift funds, capital budgets, awards and grants. This position leads the development, interpretation, and implementation of financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of the department's budget. They analyze and prepare recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts. They have a fiduciary responsibility to keep the entire Athletics division on track, drive their budget strategy, and coordinate between the VCF-CFO and the Athletics Cabinet. This role liaises with the VCF-CFO, the Cabinet, the co-athletic directors, the athletic department's chief operating officer, the general manager for football, the coaches, and the donors as appropriate. They must also maintain strategic relationships with University Donor and Alumni Relations, Capital Strategies, and Student Affairs. This position also involves developing, promoting, and supporting the operational and strategic aspects of intercollegiate student-athlete programs, including financial planning, budget administration, and travel. This role directs business operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and other administrative functions. The role participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Responsibilities Leads development and oversight of the Athletics financial sustainability plan and strategic financial multi-year outlook, including the creation of executive or detailed level reports specific to the global Athletics budget, sport-specific budgets, fundraising tracking, forecasting, etc. Maintains the integrity of the organization's budget, forecast, reporting and tracking systems through supervision and oversight of budget and fiscal staff and protocols; functions as chief budget liaison for resource allocations. Is responsible for in-year budget management of all funds. Strategic & Executive Advising & Partnership Performs the analysis for organization-wide funding issues and budget processes, resource allocations, and funding models. Creates ad-hoc analysis to track gifts made to support Intercollegiate Athletics (IA) specific endeavors, spending, capital projects, and endowment analysis. Engages with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, units, and customers. Develops and delivers regular presentations and budget material. Interacts and communicates with coaches, administrative personnel, and staff within Athletics. Functional Management Manages the Business and Finance unit within Athletics, which includes managers and personnel that work with the Athletics teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data Analytics, Procurement, Budgeting, Reporting, Forecasting, and Planning and Analysis. Develops, modifies, and executes appropriate internal controls to protect university resources. Required Qualifications A thorough understanding of financial modeling and the ability to create and maintain complex financial models. Working knowledge of accounting principles, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Public finance knowledge; excellent skills in financial analysis, budgeting and reporting techniques, fund accounting, human resource planning, payroll analysis, accounting and bookkeeping. Strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to articulate complex concepts to groups at multiple levels. Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations. Must have the ability to represent multiple stakeholder groups successfully, create consensus, and manage diverse needs with a high level of autonomy. Proven track record of managing staff and leading units to achieve measurable goals. Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize with a high level of autonomy. Ability to evaluate processes to establish and maintain appropriate accountability structures and strong internal control elements. Advanced skills with relevant office and accounting software. Required undergraduate degree in a related field. Must develop and maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times, avoid any violations of these rules and standards. Preferred Qualifications Public finance experience, preferably higher ed and/or NCAA athletics. Advanced degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training. Expertise in accounting and financial management at a similar level of complexity and responsibility in a complex, decentralized organization. Advanced knowledge of the intercollegiate athletics function and areas of operations, along with its compliance needs. Experience in or knowledge of sports media and/or revenue. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $215,000 - $265,000. The full range associated with the job classifcation is $138,200 - $271,200. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. This search is being supported by Berkeley Executive Search (BES). Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency Employment Type: Full Time Seniority level: Executive
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