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 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 decision-making
• Perform variance analysis against plan, prior year, and latest forecast, identifying trends and providing 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
• Manage program and event-level profitability reporting, partnering with business leads to monitor revenue, costs, and margins
• Collaborate with Controllership to ensure accurate accounting treatment, accrual completeness, 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, ensuring 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
• Ensure finance is involved 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; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment industries 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 with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines

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 packages may include base salary, short- and long-term incentives, growth and development opportunities, and benefits such as health care, retirement plans, vacation, and paid time off

Location

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

Equal Opportunity

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.