The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Division I Athletics program is on a bold trajectory – building championship-caliber teams, cultivating outstanding student-athlete experiences, and elevating the university’s presence in the Horizon League and on the national stage. We are committed to academic excellence, competitive success, and community engagement, and we’re looking for a financial leader who can help fuel that vision.
The Finance Director – Associate Athletic Director is the chief financial strategist for Phoenix Athletics, partnering with the Director of Athletics and campus leadership to ensure our resources are aligned with our mission and ambitions. This role is more than managing numbers – it’s about driving smart, strategic investments that give our student-athletes the facilities, programs, and support they need to excel. This is an opportunity to combine your financial expertise with the passion and energy of Division I athletics – and make a lasting impact on a growing program in a vibrant, supportive university community.
We’re seeking an accomplished financial leader with a track record of managing large, complex budgets and transforming detailed financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. This includes expertise in financial scenario planning, capital planning, monthly forecast updates, and guiding informed decision-making – through the use of analytics – at every level of the organization.
The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, demonstrated expertise in building and leveraging Tableau or similar executive/summary dashboards, and exceptional communication and relationship building abilities. They will bring a mindset focused on efficiency, automation, and innovative tools – including the use of AI – along with experience in contract negotiation, contract management, and oversight of business operations such as ticketing and concessions.
This is a high-intensity role with elevated expectations, requiring the flexibility to attend athletics events and activities during evenings, weekends, and other non-standard hours as part of being an engaged leader. Ultimately, you must be a confident leader and possess the presence to respectfully push back on management in order to be successful in this role – you must be a trusted advisor to coaches and the Athletic Director.
For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, November 9, 2025.