University of Wisconsin
Finance Director - Associate Athletic Director
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54311
Position Overview
Finance Director – Associate Athletic Director
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Division I Athletics. Employment type: Regular. Job category: Academic Staff.
Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000. Exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act overtime.
Job Duties The Finance Director is the chief financial strategist for Phoenix Athletics, partnering with the Director of Athletics and campus leadership to ensure resources align with our mission and ambitions. This role goes beyond number‑tracking; it is about driving smart, strategic investments that enable student‑athletes to excel.
Key Job Responsibilities
Guide Business Operations
– Work closely with ticketing, sales, concessions, and other revenue streams, ensuring compliance with university and external partner requirements.
Monitor & Report Performance
– Track budget vs. actuals, provide actionable updates to leadership and coaches, produce NCAA/EADA reports, deliver Controller’s Office updates, and complete annual audits.
Confident Leadership
– Possess the presence and assurance to advocate for priorities, respectfully push back on management when necessary, and lead with conviction while fostering trust and respect across the organization.
Develop Stakeholder Communication Channels
– Serve as the primary financial liaison for the Athletics Department, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for coaches, administrators, and campus partners. Tailor communications to the audience, ensuring coaches understand their budgets and financial obligations, administrators have the data they need for strategic decisions, and campus partners are informed of the department’s fiscal status. Foster transparency, trust, and collaboration through regular meetings, reports, and data‑driven presentations.
Drive Analytics & Reporting Excellence
– Partner with IT to design, implement, and continually refine financial analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools. Leverage data to deliver timely, transparent, and actionable insights, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and decision‑making support.
Be A Leader
– Supervise finance staff, serve as HR liaison for hiring, onboarding, and separations, and build strong working relationships with coaches and stakeholders.
Lead Athletics Financial Strategy
– Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting (5 years), procurement, capital planning, and scenario analysis, ensuring alignment with UW–Green Bay’s Division I Athletics goals. Actively monitor and enforce budget discipline, ensuring individual coaches adhere to their team budgets and that the Athletics Department as a whole meets its financial targets.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer‑service skills working with a diverse community.
Aptitude to manage multiple projects with ability to prioritize and work independently or in a team environment.
Proficiency using database, spreadsheet, word processing, and other applicable software applications. Microsoft Office suite experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in higher education.
Master’s degree in business or related field.
Experience with EADA reports and NCAA audit.
Working knowledge of NCAA and/or Horizon League rules and regulations.
Experience in Microsoft Excel and analytics such as Tableau or other dashboard programs.
Conditions of Appointment Criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). A six‑month probationary period is required. The University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. This position does not offer H‑1B visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Application Process Click the Apply button. Include a cover letter and resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UW does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or veteran status. The University is committed to building a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Division I Athletics. Employment type: Regular. Job category: Academic Staff.
Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000. Exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act overtime.
Job Duties The Finance Director is the chief financial strategist for Phoenix Athletics, partnering with the Director of Athletics and campus leadership to ensure resources align with our mission and ambitions. This role goes beyond number‑tracking; it is about driving smart, strategic investments that enable student‑athletes to excel.
Key Job Responsibilities
Guide Business Operations
– Work closely with ticketing, sales, concessions, and other revenue streams, ensuring compliance with university and external partner requirements.
Monitor & Report Performance
– Track budget vs. actuals, provide actionable updates to leadership and coaches, produce NCAA/EADA reports, deliver Controller’s Office updates, and complete annual audits.
Confident Leadership
– Possess the presence and assurance to advocate for priorities, respectfully push back on management when necessary, and lead with conviction while fostering trust and respect across the organization.
Develop Stakeholder Communication Channels
– Serve as the primary financial liaison for the Athletics Department, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for coaches, administrators, and campus partners. Tailor communications to the audience, ensuring coaches understand their budgets and financial obligations, administrators have the data they need for strategic decisions, and campus partners are informed of the department’s fiscal status. Foster transparency, trust, and collaboration through regular meetings, reports, and data‑driven presentations.
Drive Analytics & Reporting Excellence
– Partner with IT to design, implement, and continually refine financial analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools. Leverage data to deliver timely, transparent, and actionable insights, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and decision‑making support.
Be A Leader
– Supervise finance staff, serve as HR liaison for hiring, onboarding, and separations, and build strong working relationships with coaches and stakeholders.
Lead Athletics Financial Strategy
– Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting (5 years), procurement, capital planning, and scenario analysis, ensuring alignment with UW–Green Bay’s Division I Athletics goals. Actively monitor and enforce budget discipline, ensuring individual coaches adhere to their team budgets and that the Athletics Department as a whole meets its financial targets.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer‑service skills working with a diverse community.
Aptitude to manage multiple projects with ability to prioritize and work independently or in a team environment.
Proficiency using database, spreadsheet, word processing, and other applicable software applications. Microsoft Office suite experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in higher education.
Master’s degree in business or related field.
Experience with EADA reports and NCAA audit.
Working knowledge of NCAA and/or Horizon League rules and regulations.
Experience in Microsoft Excel and analytics such as Tableau or other dashboard programs.
Conditions of Appointment Criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). A six‑month probationary period is required. The University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. This position does not offer H‑1B visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Application Process Click the Apply button. Include a cover letter and resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UW does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or veteran status. The University is committed to building a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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