Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Reporting to: VP, FP&A and Controller

About the United Football League: 

The United Football League (UFL) is the premier professional spring football league, powered by the visionary leadership and investment of Mike Repole and Impact Capital, RedBird Capital Partners, FOX, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and ESPN. Built on innovation, accessibility, and competitive excellence, the UFL delivers the most engaging professional football experience in the world—for both players and fans. The league features eight teams: the Birmingham Stallions, Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm, and St. Louis Battlehawks.

About the Position 

The Senior Manager of Finance should have knowledge of the inner workings of the live sports & entertainment industry. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing the league’s budget and forecasts and work in a strategic capacity with senior management.  The candidate will work closely with department heads and provide information critical to operations. This position must demonstrate strong independent reasoning, critical thinking, strong communication skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail.

What you will do 

• Prepare deliverables for budgeting and forecasting, revenue & expense performance analysis, and overall financial reporting 

• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual reports for senior leadership team, while providing business insights and analysis

• Work cross functionally with accounting to ensure all accounting-related transactions are accurate; reconcile and prepare reclass adjustments during month-end close

• Provide financial support for ticket revenue operations and assist in creating and maintaining dynamic ticket revenue models, pricing analysis, and game day reporting 

• Prepare post-game reports to senior management, recapping event financial performance and key metrics

• Continuously evaluate existing processes and procedures to improve financial forecasting accuracy and efficiencies

• Ad hoc modeling and analytical projects 

• Provide support with various audits

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

• Experience in sports, live events and entertainment preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience

• Complete mastery in Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with NetSuite and Bill.com a plus

• Must be an organized self-starter, innovative and have strong oral and written communication skills

• Understanding of P&L and balance sheet interactions and cash flow

• Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities that will enhance the profitability of the company

• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work in a dynamic team environment with all levels in the organization

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Details

• Location of this role should be based in Tri-State area (NY/NJ/CT)

• Primarily works in a remote office and/or an office environment (1-2x a week) but may include attending select games and events in UFL team markets.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The UFL maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment.  It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.