Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO

Assistant Business Manager at Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

Full-timeFort Collins, CO$52,000–$52,000/yearPosted 2026-07-27Apply on Workday

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# Job Description

## Position Summary

The Assistant Business Manager ensures that financial tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to, purchase requisitions, internal orders, transfer of funds, procurement card transactions, monthly and year-end reporting, recruiting/recruiting travel authorizations and reimbursements, are appropriately and properly processed and recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position works with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations to ensure adequate internal controls are installed and that substantiating documentation meets or exceeds internal and external audits.

For application consideration:

  • Please merge all application materials, specifically resume and cover letter, into a single file (PDF preferred).
  • Upload this combined file in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.
  • Please ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., Last name, First name Application).

## Essential Job Duties

  • Prepare, execute, and reallocate financial documents within Kuali Financial System including direct purchases, university credit card purchases, internal orders, work order authorizations, journal entries, accruals, requisitions, and deposits.
  • Ensure that all journal entries, work papers, reports and work processes are thoroughly documented and that proper files are maintained in accordance with the University’s record retention policies.
  • Work with CSU Procurement services to create purchase requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with State and CSU purchasing policies, initiating RFP bid processes as required Procurement card approval duties.
  • Oversee ticket recon and credit card recon for department.
  • Maintaining dialog with supervisor and staff members to keep customers informed of essential information.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual NCAA and Colorado State University System audits and fiscal year end close.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or supervisor.

## Supervision

This position assists with the supervision of student hourly employees.

## Conditions of Employment

  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

## Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Business Management/Operations, Economics, Organizational Management/Development, or any other field related to responsibilities and duties.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in NCAA or professional sports.
  • Minimum of one year of professional experience in cash management and reporting including account reconciliation, interpretation of financial data, and creation of annual budgets.
  • Knowledge of NCAA policies, procedures and regulations.

## Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree.
  • Experience with Colorado State University operating systems such as Kuali Financial System and Workday.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

# Salary Range

$52,000 -- $55,500

# Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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