Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a top-tier collegiate athletics program? Reporting directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Finance, the Budget and Finance Manager will be at the heart of Auburn Athletics’ business operations—driving budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic planning.

This is more than a finance job—it’s a chance to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, precision, and purpose. Whether you’re passionate about athletics, finance, or both, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Assists the Assistant AD of Athletic Finance with management of the department’s business operations, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Performs accounting and financial duties to include, but not limited to, various monthly reconciliations, examines accounting records, create journal entries and prepares monthly budget and financial reports.
• Maintains financial integrity and accuracy by updating and reconciling AU Athletic Ticket Revenue reconciliations to ensure Ticket Office data ties to financial data and revenue received or outstanding.
• Reviews and approves processed business documents including contract/invoice payments, procurement card reconciliation, travel expense reports, and other misc. business transactions.
• Builds and maintains budget and financial reports using various business intelligence tools to further advance the department’s reporting suite.
• In conjunction with the Assistant AD and CFO, coordinate the budget development process and monitor assigned budgets throughout the year.
• Assists in the coordination and preparation of the annual NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures and EADA financial surveys. Work with internal and external parties to ensure all inquiries related to the reports are met.
• Manages and updates all business office policies and procedures in conjunction with Auburn University Procurement and Business Services including athletics’ travel and procurement policy.
• Monitors and maintains account receivable workbook for the athletic department. Track contractual payments, create and send invoices when needed and ensure payment in a timely Completes other ad hoc duties as instructed and requested by the Assistant AD and CFO to ensure the financial integrity and accuracy of the AU Athletics Business Office.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. An MBA, Master’s in Accountancy, or CPA can be substituted if your Bachelor’s degree is in an unrelated field. 
• 4 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting within a large organization. Experience must show progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.

About Auburn University Athletics

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