WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
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Position Summary
This position provides financial analysis to Global Partnerships and Media (GPM), Finance, and Legal. Primary role is to partner with GPM to provide financial rigor on all Licensing and Sponsorship agreements, monthly financial summaries to department heads and other key stakeholders, and work with departments to achieve short- and long-term financial goals. This role plays a significant role in the development of deal profitability statements to maximize the value of our rights.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the annual business plan, including capital expenditures and new global investment opportunities
- Prepare forecasts including variance analysis, guidance to regions for US-led deals, and entry into our business planning system
- Month-end close responsibilities include expense accruals, revenue recognition support, and P&L review and signoff
- Distribute monthly financial results, identifying areas of risk and working with department to mitigate those risks
- Act as primary liaison between the business and finance sub-groups (such as Central Finance, Fax, Accounting, Treasury, Procurement)
- Maintain lines of communication between business and finance to resolve issues, clarify transitions, and ensure correct expense/payment coding
- Support administration of contract management systems for Merchandising and Sponsorship
- Partner with Accounting to ensure accuracy at year-end of P&L and Balance Sheet
- Work with Accounts Receivable and account teams to ensure timely collection of receivables and proper application of payments
- Perform ad-hoc analysis as required
Required Education/Professional Experience
- University degree in Finance, Economics, or related business field
- MBA a plus
- Minimum 4 years of experience (max 10) in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate strategy, or related field
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes
- Ability to influence outcome and demonstrated agent of change
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and effectively
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data analysis
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- SAP and Adaptive experience a plus
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven experience with AI to maximize productivity i.e. data analysis automation, reporting tools, or another area
- Licensing or Sponsorship background a plus
Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
Salary Range
$110,000 - $125,000
Job Posting Title
Manager
Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
About The NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
