The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Director, Business & Finance. This is a career, full-time position with a targeted annual salary range of $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director, Business and Finance, the Director, Business and Finance will manage the daily operations of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) Business and Finance Office. Major responsibilities include: Facilitating procurement operations, overseeing accounts payable activities, interaction, education and guidance with staff and coaches, as well budget management and reconciliation. Individual will oversee (1) full time employee and develop student/part time staffing program. The Director, Business and Finance will oversee the purchasing lifecycle and advise staff on department and campus policies as it relates to needs for vendor management, purchase orders, justification of expenses, non-travel reimbursements, and check requests.  Incumbent interact with various departments on campus and throughout the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to ensure proper protocols are followed in all activities and that strong positive and productive relationships are maintained given department requests and needs. Additionally, individual will work with external vendors to ensure they are properly onboarded and compliant with University of California purchasing policies in order to receive payments. Incumbent will act as a liaison for Athletic Department with vendors and various University departments such as Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Travel Accounting and assist with fiscal closing duties, blanket purchase order renewal, travel related needs and other projects as assigned related to the department strategic plan and vision. Director, Business and Finance will also assist in the annual audit process, budget reconciliations and various reporting needs for department, campus, external partners, conference, and NCAA.

All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience and training; Five years of experience or a minimum of five to seven years of experience in college athletics or business office setting; Experience using University on-line purchasing systems and travel reimbursement system; Knowledge of university accounting practices, purchasing policies and procedures, and financial systems; Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application in fund accounting; Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate, up-to-date accounting records to support audits and compliance reviews; Ability to make informed decisions within scope of authority, applying established policies, procedures, and relevant NCAA regulations; Strong analytical skills to evaluate processes, identify problems, and implement fair, effective solutions; Ability to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy, meet deadlines, and work effectively under frequent interruptions and changing priorities; Proven ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently, reflecting the relative importance of tasks without constant supervision; Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments to completion; Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, administrators, and other campus partners; Ability to collaborate effectively with other university departments in a complex administrative environment; Skill in organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources to create efficient workflows; General knowledge of financial and personnel policies and procedures in a central administrative setting, as well as basic management principles.

Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on December 12th, 2025. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references.

*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics. 

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 determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.