Finance Business Manager

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

NFL Enterprises - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

About the position

The Finance Business Manager role is focused on analyzing and enhancing financial performance across various NFL Operational departments. This position involves technical analysis of accounts, implementing accounting policies, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong finance and accounting skills, along with excellent analytical, project management, and interpersonal abilities to effectively communicate with senior management and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance & operational staff to identify and solve business problems and process inefficiencies.
• Support and help lead strategic growth initiatives.
• Improve operating results by proactively notifying the business unit on (un)favorable pacing versus the budget and offering recommendations.
• Prepare P&L and Cash Flow budgets and forecasts, variance analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and various periodic and ad hoc reporting.
• Responsible for the quarterly close process in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including reviewing departmental general ledgers and preparing revenue and expense accruals.
• Oversee capital expenditure accounting projects and technical accounts.
• Ensure adherence to key League financial policies and procedures surrounding contracts, invoice processing, and expense reimbursements.
• Provide day-to-day operational support, including reviewing and coding invoices.
• Ensure contractual commitments are clearly documented, understood, and met.
• Prepare support for internal and year-end audit reviews.
• Serve as liaison to accounts receivable for proper routine billings.
• Manage special projects as determined by the manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of finance and accounting work experience related to budgeting, forecasting, analytical and problem-solving.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong ability using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP and Forecasting systems.
• Experience creating and editing financial models.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace Policy allowing periodic remote work while prioritizing in-office collaboration.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.