Financial Leadership & CFO Duties

Serve as the NMSU Athletics Department CFO, providing strategic financial guidance, short and long-range planning, and data-driven analysis to senior leadership.

Develop, manage, and monitor the Athletics department’s annual operating budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, financial discipline, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

Collaborate closely with the NMSU Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO on financial reporting, audits, budgeting processes, and institutional alignment.

Revenue Sharing & Financial Operations

Oversee all aspects of revenue-sharing operations, ensuring accurate distribution, documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Develop revenue models, financial controls, and audit processes to support partner agreements and department revenue streams.

Provide strategic insights on revenue trends, partnership performance, and financial risks.

Business Office Oversight

Lead and manage the Athletics Business Office, including purchasing, payables, travel, and daily financial operations.

Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and compliant business workflows.

Supervise business operations staff and provide ongoing training, development, and performance management.

Employee & Third-Party Contract Management

Oversee the development, review, and execution of employee contracts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to university, conference, and NCAA guidelines.

Manage third-party vendor and service contracts, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and financial compliance.

Ensure all agreements are effectively tracked, maintained, and integrated into budget planning.

Foundation & Accounting Coordination

Work directly with the NMSU Foundation and relevant financial partners on all accounting matters, including reconciliation, gift processing, reporting, and financial stewardship.

Ensure alignment between departmental financial practices and foundation accounting standards.

Sport Administration

Serve as a Sport Administrator for selected programs.

About New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico's Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $ 140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state's NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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