Senior Associate, Agency Operations

** Who We Are
** Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  

The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

** About the group
** CAA’s Agency Operations team partners with Department Business Leadership to help drive the business and achieve operational objectives. The Agency Operations team goal is to more effectively and efficiently (1) communicate the goals and priorities of the agency to Departmental leadership, (2) provide visibility, monitor, and help drive business results and (3) uncover new growth opportunities and potential areas of exposure.
** The Role
** CAA is seeking a highly analytical Senior Associate, Agency Operations to support and help drive financial and operational rigor across CAA’s departments, with a specific focus on the Technology department. Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Operations, this role will serve as a key finance and strategy partner to Technology leadership and selected corporate stakeholders.

The Senior Associate will own core Technology Finance elements, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting, while also supporting operations, consolidation, strategic analysis, and cross-functional initiatives across all Corporate groups at the agency. This role is ideal for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in investment banking, FP&A, or a similarly rigorous finance environment and is eager to expand beyond pure finance into broader operational exposure.
** Responsibilities
* * The Associate’s primary responsibilities include the following:
* ** Technology Finance and Operations**–
* Own and support core financial planning processes for the Technology organization, providing clear financial visibility and decision support to Technology and Corporate leadership.
** Prepare a detailed annual plan and mid-year reforecast submission for the CAATech department encompassing both operating and capital expenses
* Review and verify budget detail across several dimensions (e.g., vendor, contractor, project, T&E, addback)
* Maintain and enhance a holistic Technology financial model, incorporating actuals, forecasts, and scenario analysis
* Leverage internal and external data and systems to develop automation of recurring analysis
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in Business, Finance, Economics or other quantitative discipline preferred.
* 5+ years of Investment Banking, FP&A, or other fields with detailed modeling experience required
* Strong finance foundation including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
* Entertainment industry experience preferred but not necessary
* Experience working with or supporting a Technology organization, including understanding of IT spend, vendors and capitalized projects preferred but not necessary
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point required
* Attention to detail, the ability to present analysis at the executive level, strong work ethic and comfort with ambiguity
* Applicant must possess exceptional time management, decision-making, critical thinking, interpersonal and strong communication skills
* Ability to be trusted with confidential information required
** Location
* * This role will be hybrid, located in our Los Angeles office.
** Compensation
* * The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $120,000 to $150,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.
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