Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
Manager, Event Finance
Brooklyn, NY 11232 · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$115kDetected 16 days ago
SQLData AnalysisData VisualizationSalesFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingExcelLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringAdaptabilityVariance Analysis
About the role
- Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence-constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base.
- The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.
- Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards. - Care: Care for everything and everyone around us.
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
- Conduct event staffing analysis to evaluate labor needs, optimize staffing models, and ensure alignment with operational demands and budget targets
- 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
- Support broader Finance initiatives and strategic projects across BKSE
- Develop ourselves and those around us.
- Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
- 5+ years of experience in entertainment finance, accounting, or finance, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling required)
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
- CPA or MBA a plus
- 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
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience mentoring or managing team members a plus
Compensation
- 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 sta
Benefits
- Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to work non-traditional hours and availability to support events during evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
- Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
- Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
Company info
- Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way.
- As the parent company of marquee including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.
- As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment.
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
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