The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Administration, Business, or Accounting
  • 5 years of experience managing a business operation
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Experience in college athletics or higher education preferred

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with department heads and coaches
  • Monitor travel, purchasing, financial aid, and miscellaneous expenses
  • Manage the internal Athletic Department Business Office and provide budget approvals
  • Provide regular budget reports to department heads and coaches
  • Develop funding models for athletics facilities projects
  • Project and forecast revenue and expenditures to ensure positive budget outcomes
  • Act as Controller for the Department of Athletics and ensure compliance with University policies

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for continuing education
Full Job Description
Position Information

General Information

Position Number
012588

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Working Title
Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer

Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year
12

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, nights and weekends as needed.

Hours per week
40

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
Athletics

Department
Athletics (Adm)

Work Location
SAC

Salary Range

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible to the Director of Athletics for fiscal operations of the Department of Athletics, Student Activities Center (SAC), Charlotte 49ers Ventures, and the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation.

Summary of Position Responsibilities
  • Prepare annual budgets by collaborating with department heads and coaches.
  • Monitor travel, purchasing, financial aid, and any miscellaneous expenses.
  • Manage internal Athletic Department Business Office and provide administrative budget approval for internal budgets.
  • Provide regular budget reports to department heads and coaches.
  • Develop funding models for all major athletics facilities projects
  • Project and forecast revenue and expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure positive year-end budget outcome
  • Act as Controller for the Department of Athletics while working with the University Controller's Office to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and GASB accounting standards.
  • Coordinate all financial audits, both external and internal, concerning the Department of Athletics. These include but are not limited to the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report, the annual NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures Report, and an annual internal Department of Athletics report.
  • Oversee insurance program for student-athletes, vehicles and travel.
  • Manage agreements with travel agency and other services.
  • Coordinate student-athlete scholarship fulfillment, refunds, etc.
  • Work with overall departmental strategic planning and conference positioning.
  • Work with the American Athletic Conference office on various items.
  • Assist the Director of Athletics in other capacities as necessary and as assigned.
  • Abide by all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of the University of North Carolina Charlotte, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.


Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Administration, business, or accounting) and five years of experience in managing a business operation.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Master's degree in a related field; experience working in college athletics or in higher education.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
    the finalist.
  • Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/


Posting Open Date
07/21/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Proposed Hire Date
08/10/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

About The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina. UNC Charlotte offers 23 doctoral, 64 master's, and 140 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges: the College of Arts + Architecture, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Belk College of Business, the College of Computing and Informatics, the Cato College of Education, the William States Lee College of Engineering, the College of Health and Human Services, the Honors College, and the University College.
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