Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant

Overview

This role is a Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant position within the Event Finance, Core department, reporting to the Finance Manager, Core. The position supports the Travel Services business, including the Collegiate Travel Office and Owned & Operated events such as the Aer Lingus Classic, as well as the broader FP&A function across the Core Business portfolio. The role involves delivering accurate and timely financial information and analytics to drive decision-making, enhance reporting rigor, and improve visibility into event and program-level performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts, budgets, and management reports for the Travel Services portfolio
• Track operational and financial metrics to inform strategic decision-making
• Perform variance analysis against plan, prior year, and latest forecast, identifying trends and delivering actionable insights
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of variance explanations and management reporting
• Build and enhance financial models for travel programs, hospitality packages, and event operations to support planning and profitability analysis
• Own program and event-level profitability reporting across the Travel Services portfolio
• Partner with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization
• Collaborate with Controllership to ensure accurate accounting treatment, completeness of accruals, and adherence to financial reporting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements, including creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel/BI dashboards
• Support contract analysis and revenue recognition considerations in partnership with senior finance staff
• Contribute to systems and reporting initiatives, including data integrity and controls across finance platforms such as NetSuite and 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, including month-end close and key travel program deadlines
• Ensure finance has a key role in decisions with financial impact

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; 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
• Experience producing executive-ready deliverables for senior leadership
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and balance competing deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring rate minimum: $65,625 annually (minimum will not fall below applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)
• Hiring rate maximum: $87,500 annually
• Compensation packages may include base salary, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and benefits such as health care, retirement, vacation, and other paid time off

Location

This position may require working extended hours during peak periods and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Specific location details are not provided.