Director, Finance

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

• $125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 6-8+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, management consulting, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experience in sports, entertainment, or a revenue-driven business preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across the organization.
  • Partner with department leaders to manage budgets, monitor performance, and identify growth opportunities.
  • Develop financial models to evaluate revenue initiatives, pricing strategies, and new business opportunities.
  • Provide dynamic financial forecasting and recommendations to optimize revenue generation and cost efficiency.
  • Prepare financial reporting packages for executive leadership and Major League Baseball requirements.
  • Support strategic initiatives, including major projects and partnerships.
  • Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits packages
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaborative and dynamic team culture
  • Opportunities to work on high-profile projects in the sports industry
Full Job Description
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Position: Director, Finance

Department: Finance

Reporting Manager: Vice President, Finance

Status: Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Description:The Director, Finance is a strategic finance leader responsible for supporting the Athletics business operations. This role partners closely with senior leadership across key front office functions-including ticketing, partnerships, marketing, and operations-to drive financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial expertise, business acumen, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across the organization.
  • Partner with department leaders across ticket sales, sponsorship, marketing, venue operations, and other functions to manage budgets, monitor performance, and identify growth opportunities.
  • Develop financial models and analyses to evaluate revenue initiatives, pricing strategies, capital investments, and new business opportunities.
  • Provide dynamic financial forecasting capabilities and recommendations to optimize revenue generation, cost efficiency, and overall business performance.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and financial statements for executive leadership, ownership, tax, and Major League Baseball requirements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Support strategic initiatives, including the new Ballpark project, major events, and partnerships.
  • Review and approve journal entries, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
  • Establish, enhance, and maintain effective internal controls, financial processes, reporting tools, and KPI tracking to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial governance standards, and applicable Major League Baseball requirements.
  • Identify and lead opportunities to improve transactional efficiency, planning, reporting, and the effective use of accounting and financial systems.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, People Operations, Business Strategy, and other teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and organizational priorities.
  • Lead, develop, and supervise members of the Finance team, including setting goals and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Lead a high-performing team focused on analytics and strong business partnership.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 6-8+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, management consulting, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • Familiarity with FP&A tools, systems, and financial reporting platforms.
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience in sports, entertainment, or a revenue-driven business preferred
  • Experience with CRM, ticketing systems, or data analytics tools preferred
  • Exposure to venue operations or large-scale event planning preferred
  • CPA certification is a plus


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