Business Office ManagerThe George Mason University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks a Business Office Manager to assist with the financial operations of the department. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. This position offers a competitive total compensation package and outstanding benefits including: Health & life insurance, multiple industry leading retirement plans available including the state VRS Hybrid Retirement Plan, accrued paid days off per year, paid holidays, paid sick leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement at GMU, and employee assistance programs. About the Position: The Business Office Manager will assist the Intercollegiate Athletics' Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in all day-to-day activities of the financial operation of the department. Duties include, but are not limited to, transactions, compliance, budget, physical inventory, training, communication and contracts. The incumbent must become compliant with all National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and regulations and insure confidentiality in all related matters. Responsibilities: Financial Transactions: Review, process and/or enter the following into business office excel workbooks: purchase orders, receiving reports, payments processed by accounts payable, travel advances, travel vouchers, credit card transactions, transmittals, foundation and any other transactions involved with the financial operations of Intercollegiate Athletics and The Field House. Budget:Assist CFO and Director with budget preparation, modeling, and adherence to budget constraints;Create and/or run budget reports using MicroStrategy; andCoordinate with supervisor on budget transfers, BUDs, recasts and reallocations.Compliance: Ensure compliance with commonwealth and NCAA regulations in the areas of ticket and advertising sponsorship sales; andPost quarterly reports and file all deposits, records and receivable reports. Procurement: Become familiar with eVA procedures and rules & the Supply Room contract;Process eVA orders for department, as needed; andAssist as needed to order and inventory all office supplies. NCAA Division 1 Game Contracts: Initiate, maintain and coordinate all Athletic department Intercollegiate sport game contracts. Individual and Team Travel:Assist with the full life cycle of travel for designated athletic teams and coaches recruiting. Training/Communication: Act as a lead for the department to communicate with and train staff and coaches to ensure compliance in financial and business procedures and processes; andServe as the department's resource on financial policies and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, sports management or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;Demonstrated financial work experience in higher education, sports, and/or customer service-oriented companies;Demonstrated experience and expertise with technology/software and the ability to quickly learn new technology/software;Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, problem-solving, and internal and external customer service; andAbility to work with a diverse population, meet deadlines, and respond quickly and proficiently to new projects assigned.Preferred Qualifications:Work experience in Division I intercollegiate athletics;Working knowledge of NCAA rules; andCertified Public Accountant.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 09249z at http://jobs.gmu.edu by February 10, 2022; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

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