Assistant Business Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Business Manager ensures that financial tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to, purchase requisitions, internal orders, transfer of funds, procurement card transactions, monthly and year-end reporting, recruiting/recruiting travel authorizations and reimbursements, are appropriately and properly processed and recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position works with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations to ensure adequate internal controls are installed and that substantiating documentation meets or exceeds internal and external audits.

For application consideration:

• Please merge all application materials, specifically resume and cover letter, into a single file (PDF preferred).

• Upload this combined file in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.

• Please ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., Last name, First name Application).

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare, execute, and reallocate financial documents within Kuali Financial System including direct purchases, university credit card purchases, internal orders, work order authorizations, journal entries, accruals, requisitions, and deposits.

• Ensure that all journal entries, work papers, reports and work processes are thoroughly documented and that proper files are maintained in accordance with the University's record retention policies.

• Work with CSU Procurement services to create purchase requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with State and CSU purchasing policies, initiating RFP bid processes as required Procurement card approval duties.

• Oversee ticket recon and credit card recon for department.

• Maintaining dialog with supervisor and staff members to keep customers informed of essential information.

• Assist in the preparation of annual NCAA and Colorado State University System audits and fiscal year end close.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or supervisor.

Supervision

This position assists with the supervision of student hourly employees.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Business Management/Operations, Economics, Organizational Management/Development, or any other field related to responsibilities and duties.

• Minimum of one year of experience in NCAA or professional sports.

• Minimum of one year of professional experience in cash management and reporting including account reconciliation, interpretation of financial data, and creation of annual budgets.

• Knowledge of NCAA policies, procedures and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Experience with Colorado State University operating systems such as Kuali Financial System and Workday.

• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

$52,000 -- $55,500

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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