Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer (Charlotte)

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 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:

Position 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 Department: The mission of the Athletic Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational programs. With a balanced program that supports opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that provides its student-athletes with the necessary tools to be successful in academic, athletic, and social settings. The Department of Athletics supports the highest ethical standards of the University, the NCAA, and Conference Affiliation.
• 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:
• 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:

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other
2. Where did you learn about this posting?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. *
   Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field (Administration, business, or accounting) and five years of experience in managing a business operation?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
3. Contact Information for References