WORK OPTION: In Office 4 days/week in New York, NY

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Position Summary
This position provides financial analysis and support, financial process & reporting rigor, financial performance management, and direction to a path to achieve long-term goals focused on the following departments: Content Partnerships and Production.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the development of the annual 3-year business plan & quarterly projection process, including revenue outlook, staffing/human resource plans, expense management, cash flow estimates, and new investment opportunity pitches
• Partner closely with Controllers Group during month end close process to ensure P&L accuracy.  Jointly review revenue recognition, internal production billings, prepaid balance sheet account, purchase orders and open invoices to determine monthly entries.  Prepare accruals and reclasses as needed.
• Support newly signed revenue contracts including tracking in a deal management system, reviewing and analyzing partner reporting, managing A/R aging schedules and collections.
• Perform monthly and quarterly financial tracking, reporting and variance analysis. Identify areas of risk or opportunity.
• Partner with Senior League Finance team members to communicate monthly results to Department Senior Management, NBA Finance/Accounting team, and supported business groups & sub-groups.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis & modeling for Finance and supported groups as needed.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FP&A, Accounting or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively contribute in meetings with Finance and non-Finance attendees.
• Detail oriented, organized and demonstrates curiosity regarding league & department operations.
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.

Required Education/Professional Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business field.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Sport, Media or Events experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Knowledge of Adaptive Insights & OfficeConnect is a plus.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.