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, The 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 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as the strategic and financial partner for Sphere Entertainment supporting the Sphere Studios and Ventures team located in California. This position will play a key role in assisting in our budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning and provide management with key analytical support. The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Senior Manager and VP of Financial Planning with the day-to-day operations of the department.
What will you do?
- Assist team in planning, executing, compiling, and analyzing the periodic results, monthly forecasts, annual budget, and long-term plans
- Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate monthly financial results. Assist with monthly accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses and investigate variances versus plan and forecast
- Provide detailed monthly financial results for expense tracking, departmental reporting packages and key financial support schedules
- Gather information and provide analysis for capital expenditures and work closely with Controllership to ensure costs are correctly captured based on GAAP requirements
- Collaborate with Accounting to review monthly accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses as necessary
- Create detailed analysis for presentations and reporting packages to Senior Leadership
- Develop process efficiencies (e.g. automate reports, management dashboards, PO tracking, etc.)
- Utilize financial planning software as necessary to support information requests
- Assist operational teams with financial policies and best practices (Requisitions for proper coding, CAR forms correctly populated, competitive bid requirements, etc.)
- Support completion of ad-hoc analysis, special projects, and presentations for various internal stakeholders and finance
- Establish strong relationships and collaborate frequently with operations, business leaders, and Corporate partners
What do you need to succeed?
- Minimum of 3+ years financial reporting/planning experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance/Accounting or related field
- Strong communication and analytical skills required to work independently to meet tight deadlines
- Strong financial planning and analysis skills with extensive knowledge in monthly reporting, monthly closes, and capital expenditures
- Ability to perform detailed comparative financial analysis and present summary findings to Executive Management in a logical, concise manner
- Flexible, “special-projects” orientation coupled with solid multi-taking abilities
- Strong technical skills with financial software such as Excel, Oracle EPBCS/Smartview, Concur and Coupa applications preferred
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Pay Range
$75,000—$105,000 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! 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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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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
