The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for managing and supporting MLS Club financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect and review Club financial results, which includes a thorough examination of each team and stadium P&L and in-depth analysis of all Club business functions.


• Review and analyze team and stadium projections in order to provide a consolidated projection for MLS executives


• Review headcount reports provided by Clubs in order to provide feedback for team headcount requests


• Collect and review ticket reporting sent by the Clubs to ensure completeness and accuracy


• Assist in the collection and review of an enterprise long-range plan


• Establish strong working relationships with each Club’s financial representative.


• Maintain strict confidentiality in all job functions


• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 3+ years of experience

Required Skills

• Strong financial and accounting skills


• Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail with the ability to analyze from a macro level as well


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally collaboratively across multiple departments


• Ability to build strong working relationships with multiple senior executives and staff


• Diligence and persistence in obtaining necessary information


• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Adherence to confidentiality


• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance


• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment


• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills


• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision


• Self-starter with good time management skills when urgent deadlines need to be met

Desired Skills

• Hyperion experience a plus


• Understanding of the soccer industry