Financial Planning & Analyis Director

Provides enterprise-wide financial stewardship, planning, and analytical leadership across all organizational entities, including MLBPA, MLBPI, Players Trust, Blocker entities, and international structures. Partner closely with executive leadership and departmental heads to deliver high-quality financial insights, strengthen decision support, and enhance the value, clarity, and integrity of financial information used in strategic decision‑making.

• 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

• 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 agreements

• 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

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, and strategy, preferably within complex or multi‑entity environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing financial models and reporting frameworks from the ground up
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences
• Experience partnering cross‑functionally with senior leadership and operating teams
• Strong people leadership skills with experience mentoring, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with changing priorities
• Proficiency with ERP systems;
  Intacct required, Martus preferred
• Strong experience with FP&A, planning, and analytics platforms (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Power BI, ERP analytics)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including executive‑level presentation development
• Expert‑level Excel skills, including advanced analytics, data modeling, pivot tables, and complex lookups

• Enterprise financial planning & analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting & long‑range planning
• Multi‑entity & consolidated reporting
• Process improvement & automation
• Cross‑functional business partnership
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Location:

New York City – In office 3 days per week