Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Reporting

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Athletics exists to provide educational and athletic opportunities to young men and women, to provide an environment for student-athletes to learn, advance and excel both academically and athletically, and to serve the interests of the University by complimenting and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Through its athletic programs, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty, administration and students in a common shared experience. The governing unit within the Department of Athletics is the Director’s Office, which is the administrative office and clearinghouse for the entire Department of Athletics, and promotes the department’s guiding principle of educating and inspiring through athletics. This unit provides support to administrators, coaches, staff members and student-athletes in order to provide and promote a premier intercollegiate athletic program for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Department of Athletics is a highly visible public relations arm of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with statewide, national and international recognition.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CFO, the Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Reporting serves as the lead financial reporting officer and controller for a $180+ million Division I athletics department. This position provides strategic oversight of all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and business processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong fiscal stewardship.

Responsibilities include managing financial systems and directing preparation of required external reports, including the NCAA Financial Report and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report. The role leads the annual budget process and long-range financial planning, partnering with athletics units, campus finance leadership, and the Rams Club to monitor performance and provide clear financial analysis and guidance. The position delivers timely, accurate, and actionable financial analyses and dashboards to support executive decision-making.

As a key member of the Business Office and HR team, this position supports oversight of the department’s personnel budget, metrics, and compensation reporting. The role leads the financial strategy and scenario modeling, leads internal and external audit coordination, and provides actionable insights to athletics and university leadership to support informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics environment. This role will also assist in the review, tracking, and reporting of revenue share payments to student athletes.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in relevant independent instructional or educational activities; specific minimum experience is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, sport administration, or similar field. Substantial experience with financial systems, reporting, analysis and forecasting. All degrees must be from fully accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in an intercollegiate environment, preferably at an NCAA Division I institution. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Experience consulting athletic department leadership regarding department financials, producing accurate financial records of all fiscal activities. Ability to analyze trends and assist leadership make effective decisions on all fiscal matters. Must be knowledgeable of University, state, federal, ACC and NCAA compliance regulations. Background in sport administration helpful.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to manage a fast-paced, high volume work environment. Attention to detail essential. Use sound judgment in exercising decision making responsibilities. Ability to present clear, concise presentations to large and small groups. May be exposed to weather conditions. Travel may be required. Evening, night and weekend work required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.