About the Department
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.



In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.



Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.



Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.



For more information visit gobearcats.com.



Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati, Athletics Business Office is seeking applications for an Assistant Director of Business Operations (Accountant 1). The position may be filled at the Associate Director level (Accountant 2) depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.



Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations, the position is responsible for providing administrative and accounting support to assigned sports and support units within a Business Office that provides financial oversight for all support units and sport programs in Athletics while following University of Cincinnati and departmental policies, NCAA Division I, and Conference bylaws and regulations. Sport program and support unit assignment will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.



Essential Functions
Accountant 1

Maintain routine account journals and prepare basic financial statements.
Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost analysis and reports.
Maintain accounting processes.
Ensure completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Process purchase requisitions, invoices and change orders.
May perform internal auditing of financial records.
Prepare financial/statistical analysis reports.
Recommend accounting and control systems.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.


Accountant 2

Maintain account journals and prepare financial statements.
Maintain, analyze and reconcile ledgers/funs.
Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost/budget analysis and reports.
Prepare complex variance analysis of budget vs. actual.
Perform internal auditing or financial records.
Ensure completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Analyze complex financial and operating data and prepare management reports, financial statements, and projections.
Prepare, review and post accounting documents.
Recommend accounting and control systems.
Oversee inventory control.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
Accountant 1

Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related field.
Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.


Accountant 2

Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related field.
Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.




Required Experience
Accountant 1

None


Accountant 2

Two (2) years of accounting-related work experience.




Additional Qualifications Considered
Fund accounting experience.
SAP financial software experience.
Intermediate user of Microsoft products.
Experience working with Division 1 Athletics Departments, including but not limited to Intern, Graduate Assistant or other student work experience.
Ability to travel with teams if needed.




Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.