Director, Finance - Marketing and Communications

Director, Finance - Marketing and Communications

About The National Hockey League
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey.

At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

Summary
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Responsible for hands-on management of financial analysis, accounting, budgeting and business planning for the NHL’s Digital, Marketing/Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) groups.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage one (1) direct report in the facilitation of day-to-day operations which includes, but is not limited to, the oversight and completion of the following functions:

• Preparing annual budgets and forecasts including the development of any relevant analysis. This role will need to gain an understanding of the various groups’ initiatives and projects to effectively manage and analyze their requests
• Documenting and tracking of the financial terms and obligations of relevant digital and marketing related contracts
• Overseeing the monthly and annual financial close process, including the approval of any related journal entries and any subsequent analysis for the preparation of P&L reports and variance explanations
• Preparation of management reports for department head, board meetings etc
• Tracking of all the NHL’s marketing & CSR expenditures including proper categorization

• Approve all agreements concerning financial obligations, such as contracts related to revenue or services and other actions requiring a commitment of financial resources
• Develop and maintain relationship with internal business teams
• Establish and monitor department specific executive dashboards
• Perform ad-hoc assignments, as requested

Qualifications

Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

• 8+ years of FP&A work experience
• Ability to take initiative on problem solving and effectively manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a timely, efficient and effective manner, with attention to detail and commitment to a quality work product
• Strong analytical skills; ability to compare actual financial performance against operating plans and standards and then interpret and report the results to various levels of management
• Highly motivated, organized, results oriented, and forward-thinking individual - an “out of the box” thinker that challenges the status quo
• Experience in supervisory role, with ability to inspire, train, and develop staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, especially MS Excel (sumif formulas, vlookup, etc.)

Preferred

• Experience with SAP4 Hana/SAC a plus

Education/Certifications

• Accounting or Finance degree from a four-year college or university

CORE COMPETENCIES

These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Benefits

• Time to Recharge:
  Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Health benefits from day one with employer subsidy and access to EAP and digital wellness resources
• Childcare Leave: up to 12 weeks for primary caregiver, up to 6 weeks for non-primary caregiver
• Retirement: NHL Savings Plan with 401K options
• Hybrid
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  flexibility in locations/schedules
• New Headquarters:
  One Manhattan West, Hudson Yards
• Commuting benefits and partner rates
• Life at the NHL: onboarding and opportunities to engage in workplace culture

Salary Range
$145,000 - $175,000

Actual base pay will be determined based on experience, market demands, and geographic location. When applying, please include a cover letter with salary expectations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.