Director of Finance

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Atlantic 10 Conference seeks a detail-oriented, strategic and collaborative Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations of the Conference office. The successful candidate will be responsible for budget development, financial reporting, audit compliance, and fiscal forecasting in alignment with NCAA regulations and best practices in nonprofit and collegiate athletics governance. Core competencies include: discretion and integrity with sensitive financial data; superior analytical and spreadsheet modeling skills; clear communicator capable of presenting financial data to non-financial audiences.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Experience:

·        Minimum 7-10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally within collegiate athletics, higher education or nonprofit sectors.

·        Demonstrated leadership in budget oversight of $10M+ operating budgets.

·        Prior experience working with auditors and board-level stakeholders.

·        Proven record of streamlining operations, optimizing financial systems and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Preferred Experience:

·        NCAA Division I conference or institution experience.

·        Familiarity with QuickBooks.

·        CPA or CMA designation.

Education Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

·        Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Finance is responsible for financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting and other office management responsibilities as well as oversight of office IT services. This position is a member of the leadership team and works with all departmental areas to ensure the proper policies for budget development. Responsibilities include non-traditional working hours and days pending event/meeting/championship schedules.

Responsibilities: Finance

·           Develop, manage and reconcile the annual operating budget.

·           Purchase Orders – Review, process and monitor the status.

·           Accounts Payable - Collect, manage, reconcile, and pay invoices.

·           Accounts Receivable – Prepare invoices, track collections andreconciliation.

·           General Ledger entries, end of month reconciliations.

·           Credit card statement reconciliation.

·           Oversee the credit card management system for Conference employees.

·           Collect checks and deliver deposits tobank.

·           Manage contracts with third parties and oversee renewal and negotiation as needed.

·           Develop monthly and annual financial statements, including cost analysis of goods andservices.

·           Develop and maintain financial reporting calendar.

·           Coordinate the annual external audit, including preparation of workpapers, compliance documentation and NCAA reporting.

·           Manage records retention in accordance with document retention and destructionpolicy.

·           Communicate with member institutions regarding NCAA year-end reporting, Atlantic 10 financial survey process, basketball officials process and championship reimbursements.

·           Coordinate the review of hotel/venue contracts and selection hotels for championshipneeds.

Management

·           Serve as liaison to institutional CFOs and finance staff across the 14 member schools.

·           Maintain strong internal controls, risk assessment protocols and vendor agreements.

·           Develop monthly and annual Finance Committeedocuments and reports.

·           Provide support to all staff to guide and ensure that they are knowledgeable and comfortable operating within budget guidelines and financial policies.

·           Advise Commissioner and senior staff concerning financial matters.

·           Coordinate the orientation and training for new staff on all financial related functions.

·           Oversight of Conference Insurance Program.

·           Oversight of IT with third party vendor and in office support when appropriate.

·           Oversee and manage office supplies and shippingefficiencies.

General

·           Operate within assigned budget, following all A-10 business operational procedures.

·           Develop and cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external constituents.

·           Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list three references. Applications must be submitted electronically to employment@atlantic10.org with Director of Finance in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Atlantic 10 Conference is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace.

About the Atlantic 10 Conference

The Atlantic 10 Conference was founded in 1975-76 and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025-26. The league consists of 14 diverse members across eight states and Washington, D.C. For five decades, the Atlantic 10 has been steadfast in its mission to provide an enhanced student-athlete experience through 23 nationally competitive championship sports. The basketball-centric conference is committed to integrity, educational excellence and providing quality equitable championship experiences for its student-athletes, coaches, and support staff. The membership consists of Davidson College, the University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, La Salle University, Loyola University Chicago, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University and Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information, visit www.atlantic10.com.