Sr Manager, FP&A

About the Role

The Sr. Manager, FP&A will play a crucial role in partnering closely with Accounting, Department Heads, and Senior Leadership while leading the annual budget, periodic forecasting, and cash flow management. This position requires a self-starter with attention to detail, financial acumen, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the annual financial planning process, including the development of robust revenue, expense, and cash forecast assumptions.
• Oversee the consolidated planning and forecasting cycles, providing scenario modeling and strategic input to support decision-making across the organization.
• Provide support in the consolidated monthly and quarterly close process by partnering with Accounting, ensuring timely, accurate variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Continuously update and manage the cash flow model with reporting presented monthly to upper management.
• Responsible for monthly reporting of actuals and variance analysis to department leadership.
• Partner with department leadership to obtain business insights to be incorporated into the forecast.
• Present financial insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decisions to optimize growth, margins, and cash generation.
• Manage and maintain financial models and forecasts to support frequent business plan updates and analysis for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly reporting package and financial analytics for senior management.
• Build an in-depth understanding of all lines of business and analyze key drivers for each to identify efficiencies and provide recommendations to improve results across departments.
• Complete debt reporting requirements on a quarterly basis.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of all MLS-specific reporting, including the annual MLS reporting package for the season.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business initiatives, such as new sponsorship deals, stadium improvements, and player acquisitions.
• Perform ad hoc scenario analysis and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in an FP&A environment, including reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proven leadership skills with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Sports and entertainment experience a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Expertise in P&L and cash flow management, including consolidation, variance analysis, and performance tracking at both operational and executive levels.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems (preferably NetSuite) and financial planning systems (preferably Vena).
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Passion for soccer and a good understanding of MLS operations is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done.
• Ability to analyze processes and procedures to make improvements.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently – both written and verbal.
• Ability to work productively and multi-task in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.