Spring 2025 Associate, Finance

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Associate program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs. 

Associate Expectations:

All Associates are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Associate will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester. 

Important Dates:  

Our Spring Program runs from mid January 2025 through Friday, May 16^th, 2025 

Office Hours:  

• 9:00 am‐6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules. 

Our Associates must: 

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week. 
• Be available to report to the New York office approximately 3-days a week. 
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) 

OR 

• Be enrolled in a graduate school 

OR 

• Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, preferably in accounting or finance.

Interview Process:  

• Applications will close on December 6^th, 2024
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid-end of December.
• The program will begin mid-January 2025.

Finance Associate Expectations: 

• Process new contracts, prepare invoices, and assist with vendor forms to ensure prompt and accurate payments to clients and the company.
• Assist the finance team with gathering and organizing documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to external inquiries to support audit and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate financial databases, support year-end closing activities, reconcile records, and prepare financial reports to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Apply and record incoming and outgoing payments using web-based accounting platforms and ensure all transactions are accurately documented.
• Onboard new clients, employees, and vendors to ensure seamless integration into our ERP and payment systems.
• Manage specific Accounts Receivable reports, monitor aged collections, send internal reminders, and follow up individually as needed to facilitate timely resolutions. 

Finance Associate Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Programs;
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities;
• Able to build relationships, genuine connections and trust both internally and externally;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Exceptional time-management skills, able to execute tasks and responsibilities in an ever-changing environment;
• Able to operate with discretion and confidentiality;
• Flexible and reliable team player internally and externally;
• Able to think creatively and innovatively.

The pay for this position is: $16.50 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.