Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer & Senior Associate Athletics Director, Intercollegiate Athletics (0213U) 80 Join to apply for the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Associate Athletics Director, Intercollegiate Athletics (0213U) 80 role at Inside Higher Ed Overview The University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. As a world-leading institution, UC Berkeley is known for its academic excellence, public mission, diversity, and commitment to equity and social justice. We are seeking candidates who reflect California’s diversity and who share our vision of inclusive, equity-focused education. Department Overview The Intercollegiate Athletics Department consists of more than 300 staff members and coaches, sponsors 30 varsity sports programs, and serves over 850 student‑athletes annually. The Athletics CFO reports to the Vice‑Chancellor for Finance (VCF‑CFO) and the Co‑Athletic Directors. Position Overview The Athletics CFO provides financial leadership to Intercollegiate Athletics, oversees departmental functions, and serves as the C‑suite liaison to campus partners. The role develops multi‑year financial sustainability plans, manages all budget resources, and coordinates closely with the VCF‑CFO, Athletics Cabinet, co‑athletic directors, and other senior managers. Application Review Date Application review will begin on October 1, 2025. The position will be open until filled. Responsibilities Financial Leadership: Lead development and oversight of Athletics’ financial sustainability plan and multi‑year outlook, including creation of executive and detailed reports for the global Athletics budget, sport‑specific budgets, fundraising tracking, and forecasting. Maintain integrity of budget, forecast, reporting, and tracking systems through supervision of budget and fiscal staff; act as chief budget liaison for resource allocations and in‑year budget management of all funds. Strategic & Executive Advising & Partnership: Perform analysis for organization‑wide funding issues, budget processes, resource allocations, and funding models; create ad‑hoc analyses to track gifts and capital projects. Engage senior management on strategic matters, develop and deliver presentations and budget material, and communicate with coaches, admin personnel, and staff. Functional Management: Manage the Business and Finance unit including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data Analytics, Procurement, Budgeting, Reporting, Forecasting, and Planning. Develop, modify, and execute internal controls to protect university resources. Required Qualifications A thorough understanding of financial modeling and the ability to create and maintain complex financial models. Working knowledge of accounting principles, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Public finance knowledge; strong analytical, budgeting, reporting, and fund‑accounting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex concepts at multiple levels. Interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to work effectively across the organization and manage diverse stakeholder needs. Proven track record of managing staff and leading units to achieve measurable goals. Client‑services orientation; strong listening, critical thinking, and analytical abilities. Ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously. Ability to evaluate processes to establish accountability structures and internal controls. Advanced skills with relevant office and accounting software. Undergraduate degree in a related field. Knowledge of NCAA rules and other relevant standards; maintain compliance and avoid violations. Preferred Qualifications Public finance experience, preferably in higher education and/or NCAA athletics. Advanced degree or equivalent experience/training. Expertise in accounting and financial management at a similar level of complexity. Advanced knowledge of intercollegiate athletics functions and compliance needs. Experience or knowledge of sports media and/or revenue. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $215,000 – $265,000. Full salary range for the job classification: $138,200 – $271,200. Additional benefits are available via the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website. How To Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. This search is being supported by Berkeley Executive Search (BES). To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/... Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging these responsibilities. Misconduct Disclosure As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years related to misconduct, or are currently under investigation. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr