Madison Square Garden Network

Manager Finance

Madison Square Garden Network$83K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5 years' experience in Finance/Accounting/Strategy, ideally in financial analysis and budgeting within the Entertainment or Sports sector.
  • Strong analytical skills with the capability to extract and interpret financial data.
  • Familiarity with facilities finance, including union labor, rent, and property tax management.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Oracle GL, and Oracle planning (Hyperion).
  • Adaptable to shifting priorities, with a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
  • Effective communication skills tailored to diverse audiences within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual operating and capital budgets, as well as monthly forecasts and reviews for Venue Operations & Food Beverage & Merchandise.
  • Create and present month-end reporting packages, including variance analysis, to department heads and the General Manager.
  • Generate various Food, Beverage & Merchandise reports, such as post-event flash reports and revenue analyses against budgets.
  • Maintain and analyze tracking files for key expenses like labor, utilities, and capital expenditures.
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team during month-end close, reviewing P&L's and investigating variances.
  • Analyze Data Warehouse information for accurate data flow from POS systems and support the integration of new systems.
  • Manage daily financial operations, ensuring staffing levels align with budget and resolving financial inquiries as they arise.

Benefits

  • Access to training and development tools to foster career growth.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for upskilling and professional advancement.
Full Job Description
The Manager Finance is responsible for FP&A functions supporting Venue Operations & Food Beverage & Merchandise functions at the Theaters (Radio City Music Hall, Beacon & Chicago Theaters). This includes preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts as well as month end reporting & analysis. This role will work closely and support the operations teams for each respective area to ensure all material variances are known and reported on monthly management reporting packages.

What will you do?
  • Preparation of annual operating & capital budgets, monthly forecasts & business reviews for Venue Operations, & Food Beverage & Merchandise across all events at the theaters (Radio City, Beacon, Chicago)
  • Prepare & present month-end reporting packages with variance analysis to department heads & General Manager.
  • Prepare & distribute various Food, Beverage & Merchandise reports, including post-event flash reports, weekly revenue actual vs budget, ad hoc product, quantity, sales, ROI analyses.
  • Maintain and analyze monthly tracking files for key expenses including labor, utilities, taxes, licenses and permits, and capital expenditures.
  • Collaborate with and support the Accounting team during month end close by reviewing P&L's, researching variances, and communicating findings.
  • Analyze Data Warehouse information on Food & Merchandise to ensure accurate data flows from POS systems. Support and assist integration of new POS systems.
  • Manage day-to-day financial operations, including union and part-time labor tracking vs. plan, ensuring staffing levels remain within budget. Support various business units by performing ad hoc analyses, approving purchase orders, providing account coding, and responding to miscellaneous financial questions and requests.
  • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.


What do you need to succeed?
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, MBA a plus.
  • 5 years' experience in Finance/Accounting/Strategy, preferably in financial analysis and budgeting in the Entertainment or Sports industry.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Prior knowledge of facilities finance a plus, which includes Union/Part time labor, rent & property tax, utilities, repairs & maintenance.
  • Strong skills in systems currently utilized, i.e. Excel, Tableau, Oracle GL, Oracle planning (Hyperion), as well as various food beverage & Ability to work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve.
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working.
  • Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams, departments, and companies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.

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Pay Range

$83,000-$130,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds!

About Madison Square Garden Network

Madison Square Garden Network is an American regional sports network that is primarily owned by the Madison Square Garden Company, with a minority stake held by Charter Communications. The network primarily serves the New York City metropolitan area, with additional coverage in other parts of New York State, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut. The network broadcasts a wide range of sports events, including games featuring the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Madison Square Garden Network was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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1,000 employees
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2015

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