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Assistant Director, Revenue Accounting & Data Analysis (4628U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 79635

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Assistant Director, Revenue Accounting & Data Analysis (4628U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 79635 About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). We are currently seeking two Assistant Director, Revenue Accounting & Data Analysis positions to assist with ensuring accurate revenue processing and extensive reporting and analysis. As the department builds out its business intelligence and revenue strategy function, this role may expand into broader leadership opportunities.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Revenue Accounting & Data Analysis is primarily responsible for processing, accounting, reporting, analyzing, and reconciling primary revenue streams such as donations and ticket sales. This position collaborates closely with University Relations (UDAR), Athletics Development, Ticketing and Marketing, and Business and Finance offices to ensure data accuracy, comprehensive reporting, and data-driven recommendations. It actively supports departmental projects and initiatives by developing data visualizations, analyzing key revenue trends, forecasting sales, and integrating data from various sources to inform strategic decisions. The Assistant Director operates effectively across multiple financial functions, including cashiering, collections, accounts receivable, financial reporting, data management, and revenue modeling. This position is part of the Business and Finance Office in IA and reports directly to the Director of Revenue Accounting & Data Analysis.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 07/27/2025.

Responsibilities

Revenue Reconciliation and Depositing:

• Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, collections and billing), to update, reconcile, and submit revenue deposits (donations, ticket sales, miscellaneous) using campus financial systems.
• Resolves discrepancies using data from ticketing systems (Paciolan), banks, and merchant services.
• Ensures the Athletics Ticket Office (ATO) deposits reconcile with the University's general ledger.

Revenue Reporting & Data Analysis

• Conducts analyses on donations and ticket revenue streams, visualizing sales, assessing campaign performance, and identifying trends.
• Provides actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to departmental leadership.
• Supports ongoing and ad hoc projects through data modeling, trend identification, and cross-source reporting to support revenue growth and strategic decision-making.

Daily Financial Operations & Customer Service

• Handles accurate processing of financial functions, including cashiering, accounts receivable/payable, collections, and miscellaneous deposits.
• Maintains exceptional customer service standards, proactively resolving transactional errors, ensuring timely processing of refunds and clearing suspense items.
• Maintains a high level of customer service.
• Works closely with Cal Athletics Fund (CAF) and other campus departments including University Relations to ensure gifts are processed, errors are corrected, and refunds issued in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures that gift items in suspense are investigated and cleared on a regular basis.

System Optimization & Data Accuracy

• Regularly reviews data warehouse processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and optimal reporting flow.
• Documents and implements improvements for system setup and financial activities.
• Actively checks on data hygiene in ticketing systems.

Staff Resource And Payroll Analyst

• Serves as a primary resource for staff on complex financial issues and escalated customer service problems.
• Calculates and processes monthly sales signing bonuses for Premium Seating Sales Representatives and Account Executives, ensuring timely payroll deadlines and appropriate approvals.
• Attends Sales, Marketing, and Service meetings, providing financial representation and insight.

Compliance & Audit

• Assesses, recommends, and works with Director to implement changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state and NCAA requirements.
• Participates in internal and campus financial audits.
• Recommendations are based on analysis performed by employee.

Professional Development & Other Duties Assigned

• Other, including professional development centered around high-impact projects or strategic initiatives that drive innovation, system improvement, or business transformation.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to revenue streams such as ticketing, donations, and miscellaneous income.
• Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems; ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets to produce clear, actionable insights.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office spreadsheets, database software, and cloud- based tools for reporting, visualization, and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships across departments, troubleshoot collaboratively, and communicate financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, attention to detail, and sound judgment; ability to manage high-volume tasks with precision, prioritize competing deadlines, and problem solve independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and function as a member of a team to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or developing business intelligence dashboards or revenue forecasting tools.
• Familiarity with data warehouse or API integrations.
• Prior experience in intercollegiate athletics or a similarly regulated, high-volume financial environment with ticketing and donor systems.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions inclu

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