Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant

Overview

A global leader in premium experiential hospitality is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant to support its Travel Services business and broader FP&A functions within the Core Business portfolio. This role reports to the Finance Manager, Core, and is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information and analytics to drive decision-making and improve visibility into event and program-level performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and management reports for the Travel Services portfolio
• Track operational and financial metrics to inform strategic decisions
• Perform variance analysis against plan, prior year, and latest forecast, providing actionable insights
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including variance explanations and management reporting
• Build and enhance financial models for travel programs, hospitality packages, and event operations
• Own program and event-level profitability reporting, partnering with business leads to monitor revenue, costs, and margins
• Collaborate with Controllership to ensure accurate accounting treatment and adherence to financial policies
• Identify and implement process improvements, including creation of reports, tools, and dashboards
• Support contract analysis and revenue recognition considerations in partnership with senior finance staff
• Contribute to systems and reporting initiatives, ensuring data integrity and controls across finance platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
• Support special projects related to revenue enhancement, price/volume analysis, and margin optimization
• Work extended hours as needed during peak event and reporting periods
• Ensure finance input is included in decisions with financial impact

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment industries strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial close processes, P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
• Experience with BI/dashboarding tools (e.g., Glean, Omni, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) is a plus
• Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Experience producing executive-ready deliverables for senior leadership
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring rate minimum: $65,625 annually (will not fall below applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)
• Hiring rate maximum: $87,500 annually
• Compensation varies based on location, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience
• Benefits include health care, retirement plans, vacation and paid time off, and other offerings

Location

This position is subject to applicable state and local employment laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. Employment decisions are made based on merit and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.