MAX PAY – DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE:

$60,000.00 USD Annual

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Business Operations Specialist to lead critical financial operations within Sun Devil Athletics (SDA). This role ensures financial integrity and NCAA compliance and guidelines, Big-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies of Sun Devil Athletics, the University and the Arizona Board of Regents. This position supports SDA’s strategic goals while managing 501(c)(3) tax regulation, annual audits, and serving our student athletes and staff. Responsibilities span accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting with a focus on operational efficiency and fiscal accountability.
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 depending on experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in using a computerized or enterprise financial system (Workday, Concur).
• Experience in athletic compliance software (ARMS, Teamworks).
• Experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Strong team-building skills to foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Exhibits high integrity, strong work ethic, and reliability.
• Ability to pivot quickly and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to compliance, governance, and operational efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of Higher Education, Athletics, GAAP, and inter-departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and reporting procedures and techniques.
• Familiarity with an athletic environment, strongly desired.
• Experience in a university setting, strongly desired.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned to support SDA’s strategic and operational goals.