Manager, Event Finance

About the role

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment seeks a Manager, Event Finance to lead and perform detailed financial analysis of events, including profitability analysis, cost variance reviews, and margin optimization. This role will own and manage the Event Finance cash flow model, build and maintain financial models to forecast event performance, develop and manage ticket sales forecasts, conduct event staffing analysis, analyze event budgets versus actuals, establish KPIs, provide financial oversight and analysis across the full event lifecycle, and support broader Finance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform detailed financial analysis of events, including profitability analysis, cost variance reviews, and margin optimization
• Own and manage the Event Finance cash flow model, providing forward-looking visibility into liquidity, event timing impacts, and working capital needs
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to forecast event performance, including ticket sales, attendance, and per capita revenue streams (e.g., concessions, merchandise)
• Develop and manage ticket sales forecasts, analyzing historical trends, pacing, and market factors to support revenue projections
• Analyze event budgets versus actuals, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and revenue optimization
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including per cap metrics and labor efficiency measures, to evaluate event financial performance
• Develop and deliver advanced reporting, dashboards, and financial insights to support leadership decision-making
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Entertainment team, providing insights and guidance on ticketing, pricing, staffing, and revenue optimization strategies
• Provide on-site financial oversight and analysis during events, including night-of-show settlements as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial visibility
• Support broader Finance initiatives and strategic projects across BKSE

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in entertainment finance, accounting, or finance, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; CPA or MBA a plus
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, ideally including revenue forecasting (ticketing, per caps, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling required)
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, AI-tools) and/or SQL is a plus
• Experience in entertainment, live events, sports, or production environments strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience mentoring or managing team members a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
• A high level of integrity and ability to manage sensitive and confidential financial information
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to work non-traditional hours and availability to support events during evenings, weekends, and holidays

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling required)
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, AI-tools) and/or SQL
• Experience in entertainment, live events, sports, or production environments

Benefits

• Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000
• Total Rewards: Bonus eligibility, medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA eligibility, 401k Employer Match at 4%, competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays, parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service, access to events at Barclays Center, free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday, onsite barista bar, and more!

Pay

$100,000 - $115,000

Schedule

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

Work Environment

This position will be based in our corporate headquarters in Brooklyn, with ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays at our arena. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.