Finance Manager

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct.

Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety -

The Finance Manager is an important member of our Varsity Event Finance team by advising senior regional management on key financial decisions, overseeing a region’s financial health by analyzing data, assisting with the creation of financial reports, managing event budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

• Partner with regional management to advise on financial decisions to ensure financial success of regional events.
• Develop and manage event budgets, forecast future financial performance in season.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external stakeholders, including income statements and balance sheets for region.
• Understanding of international tax implications of cross-border transactions, including coordinating with internal tax advisors to ensure accurate tax filings.
• Ability to handle financial details for companies that conduct business simultaneously in different countries.
• Accounting for fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and their impact on financial statements.
• Identify areas for cost reduction, implement cost-saving measures, and monitor expenses against budgets.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Effectively communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and financial regulations.

• Experience with Quickbooks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting processes and principles
• Knowledge of GAAP Keen analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques is a plus
• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others
• Project management skills and ability to multi- task and manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; or 3 years of direct experience in accounting or…