Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

I am working with a premier professional sports company hiring a FP&A Director. Overview: 3 days onsite in NYC• Directly reports to the CFO. Leads one direct report• Seeking 8+ years of FP&A experience. CPA is a MUST. Industry‑agnostic.Compensation & Perks : $170K–$185K base• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental & vision• Same benefits coverage as the professional players• FREE game tickets when available• The contribute 7.5% of your quarterly salary into a safe harbor fund EVERY quarter and employees don't need to contribute. Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Analysis• Lead annual budget development, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across all entities and departments• Oversee monthly financial reporting, including departmental variance analysis and executive-level review discussions• Develop and maintain consolidated reporting across a multi-entity, multi-business structure, ensuring consistency and transparency• Design and execute advanced financial models, scenario analyses, and strategic option assessments to support executive decision-making• Lead implementation and optimization of financial analytics and planning platforms (e.g., Power BI, budget software such as Martus)• Build and enhance management dashboards, KPIs, and operational metrics to improve financial visibility and accountability• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Controllership teams to strengthen financial tracking, internal audit models, and controls• Support evaluation and analysis of equity partnership and strategic investment opportunities• Prepare Executive Board and senior leadership financial materials, including budgets, forecasts, capex analyses, and strategic presentations.• Conduct ad-hoc research and financial analysis Accounting & Compliance• Serve as backup to the Controller for select accounting responsibilities and leadership coverage• Partner closely with the Controller to ensure consistency between month-end close, financial statements, and FP&A reporting• Support development and maintenance of short- and long-term cash flow forecasts• Co-lead preparation of audited annual financial statements and reports for all business entities• Support compliance with federal, state, and regulatory financial reporting requirements, including LM-2, LM-30, and applicable state business filings• Liaise with internal departments, trusts, and affiliated entities to ensure proper accounting verification, funds flow management, and compliance with partnership agreementsOther Strategic & Operational Responsibilities• Partner with Human Resources to model total compensation structures, workforce planning, and organizational cost scenarios• Identify, evaluate, and implement finance-related technology and automation tools to improve reporting, controls, and scalability• Lead insurance, risk management, and policy renewal processes in coordination with external advisors• Develop, document, and maintain finance operating procedures, internal protocols, and control frameworks• Provide administrative oversight and leadership to revenue accounting and related finance teams, as applicable• Lead and execute special projects and cross-functional initiatives in support of evolving organizational priorities