Director - Business Operations

Under the supervision of the Executive Director for the UNM Lobo Club and the Associate AD of Finance and Operations, this position will oversee the financials of the UNM Lobo Club and assist with the overall business operations of the Athletic Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in the development of annual operating budget for the UNM Lobo Club and provides fiscal direction to the unit.

2. Oversees the design, documentation, and implementation of various integrated systems and applications for periodic and ad hoc financial reporting, utilizing complex electronic financial information from UNM systems and databases (ChromeRiver, Banner, etc).

3. Coordinates, compiles, and analyzes annual financial statements for UNM Lobo Club. Present financial statements and key information to leadership and Board members.

4. Oversee UNM Lobo Club credit cards, reimbursements, and other business operations.

5. Maintains and creates internal controls to adhere to non-profit state guidelines.

6. Ensures records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards

7. May supervise fiscal techs and/or student workers.

8. Participates in short-and long-range organizational and operational planning.

9. Compiles and analyzes financial information of the organizational entity, and develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.

10. Collaborates with and coordinates all components of the organization to ensure consistent reporting and adherence to federal and state financial reporting regulations and guidelines, and conformity with university fiscal policies and procedures.

11. Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal financial reporting systems and procedures for the organization.

12. Provides leadership, administrative management, and operational coordination to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate to the position.

13. Maintains records, contracts, and financial records on behalf of the athletic department.

14. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The Director- Business Operations will monitor the business activities of the organization through the maintenance and control of financial records. Performs advanced accounting functions in the management of the organization's business affairs. Prepares integrated financial and statistical reports, statements, projections, and recommendations that may have long-term impact on funding for the organization. Supervises the activities of staff within a business unit, as appropriate to the position.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

* Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.

* Database management skills.

* Knowledge and operational ability in QuickBooks.

* Knowledge of donation/ticketing systems (Paciolan)

* Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

* Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.

* Knowledge of a range of automated financial systems and applications software.

* Ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex annual financial reports, statements, and/or projections.

* Knowledge of Federal and State financial regulations.

* Knowledge of the principles, processes, and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting as related to a public institution.

* Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

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