Director of Football Finance

Pay Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work
Schedule: Flexible Schedule

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

The Director of Football Finance provides strategic financial oversight across all aspects of football operations,
with a primary focus on managing the football program’s annual budget, Revenue Share allocation, and player-related logistical support. The
individual will work in conjunction with the Athletics Business Office to ensure overall financial accountability within the football
program. This role supports the program’s long-term financial sustainability while ensuring internal processes align with OU Athletics
Department, University, conference, and NCAA standards.

Essential Functions:

• In conjunction with the
  Athletics Business Office and Athletics Compliance, manage financial planning and budget strategy for the football program, including
  forecasting, cost analysis, and regular reporting.
• Assist Head Coach in the development and oversight of all aspects of the
  football budget.
• Manage the annual football operating budget in conjunction with the Athletics Business Office.
  • Additional
    responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: processing purchase orders, payment vouchers, expense reports, foundation account
    review, etc.
  
  
• Coordinate internal financial aspects of revenue share operations as it pertains to the football
  program:
  • Work in collaboration with Athletics Compliance, NIL Department, and Athletics Business Office to ensure all activities
    meet NCAA, conference, and institutional rules.
  • Track disbursements and maintain internal compliance protocols.
  • Conduct
    financial modeling and run payment scenario analyses based on roster movement and forecast projections.
  
  
• Assist Head
  Coach with communication regarding Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL).
• Collaborate with coaching and personnel staff to manage roster
  forecasting and align compensation strategies with scholarship and revenue share allocations.
• Collaborate with all support units
  within the football program to ensure financial accountability within their areas.
• Work with the athletics business office on
  regular review and tracking of football program’s use of private plane hours and costs.
• Support a team-wide culture focused on
  helping student-athletes grow as leaders and well-rounded individuals, both on and off the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  by the Head Coach, General Manager, and FB Chief of Staff.

Skills:

• Strong financial background and must
  be able to review and analyze numbers.
• Ability using Microsoft Office suite, particularly high proficiency with Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting, audit preparation, fiscal management, budgetary principles and processes.
• Ability to create financial
  modeling and analysis, with sharp attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to
  develop and present findings to all levels of management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving, exercising good judgment to
  solve problems and complete work efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously in a fast-paced with the ability
  to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to partner cross-functionally at all levels
  of the organization.

Reports To: Football General Manager
Positions Directly Supervised:
None

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Management,
  Accounting, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, business operations, finance, or other related
  field.

Department Preferences:

• Master of Business Administration.
• 5+ years’ experience.
• Previous experience in football or athletics business operations.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:
Yes

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