Summary
This position will work closely with various finance team members managing the NFL Media's Production, Operations, DTC, Product, Technology and Marketing teams in tracking, driving and analyzing the financial performance of each business unit. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this part time role supports both the planning and close process at NFL Media.
Responsibilities
- Assist in quarter-end close cycle, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analysis
- Support finance team who manages our business operators with operational finance and accounting workflows, including invoice processing and purchase order administration, billings to partners, new vendor management and ad-hoc requests
- General ledger maintenance and management
- Assist in updating/rolling forward financial reports and distributing to each business unit
- Maintain tracking schedule for all partner agreements to ensure proper timing of invoicing, GAAP revenue recognition and upcoming renewals
- Ensure the business unit adheres to key League financial policies and procedures surrounding contracts, invoice processing and expense reimbursements
- Recommend efficiencies/improvements to existing financial processes surrounding budgeting and forecasting, quarter-end close cycle and other financial and accounting procedures
- Special projects and ad-hoc financial requests from the business unit as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of BA/BS degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance
- 1-3 years in public accounting or corporate accounting/finance role
- Intermediate proficiency in general ledger accounting
- Strong Excel and analytical skills required
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or MBA preferred but not required
- Experience with ERP systems and budget planning tools
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and as a member of a team, strong communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to work efficiently
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- Part-time / under 29 hours per week
- The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.