Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial management of MSG Entertainment Live events, which includes concerts, family attractions, performing arts and special events, and across MSG Entertainment Theaters (Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre and Chicago Theatre).
What will you do?
- Prepare labor and cost estimates, including rate card rents, for events across MSG venues to support MSG Live Booking executives in client deal negotiations.
- Track event costs and ensure accurate financial management throughout the event lifecycle.
- Review contracts and conduct settlements with promoters and artist representatives on event nights.
- Prepare profit and loss (P&L) statements and compile post-event estimates.
- Develop financial and operational expertise across MSG’s Venues related to labor and non-labor expenses.
- Provide primary analytical support to special projects as assigned.
- Maintain and update the internal user event expense estimation tool and event profit sensitivity analyses.
- 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 equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of work experience ideally within the live entertainment industry (concerts, family attractions, performing arts, and special events)
- Proficient understanding of Oracle Financial
- Knowledge of unions and ability to handle multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external).
- 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 and departments.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.
- Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear.
Special Requirements
- Regular local travel within the city
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to complete event settlements.
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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! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of work experience, ideally in the live entertainment industry
- Proficient understanding of Oracle Financial
- Knowledge of unions and ability to handle multiple collective bargaining agreements
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and learn new ways of working
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments
- Effective communication skills at all organizational levels
- Flexible mindset and ability to embrace change
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for event settlements
- Ability to travel locally within the city
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage is complemented by FSAs/HSAs, supplemental health options, an Employee Assistance Program, and Wellhub access. Optional pet insurance further broadens the health and wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with an immediately vested company match is paired with income/survivor protection plans and additional retirement vehicles. Company disclosures reference multiple savings and pension arrangements, signaling a mature framework.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and paid military leave are featured within the package. These policies provide meaningful support for caregiving and major life events.
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment. MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
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