Director of Football Finance

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.

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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