Summer 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 Summer Program runs from Monday, June 2^nd, 2025 through Friday, August 22^nd, 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.  

Interview Process:  

• Applications will close on April 4^th, 2025
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid-end of April.
• The program will begin on June 2, 2025.

Finance Associate Expectations: 

• Processing new contracts, preparing invoices, assisting with vendor forms, and otherwise ensuring prompt and accurate payments to clients and the company;
• Support and ensure accuracy with the data migration between financial management systems (ERP).
• Record incoming and outgoing payments using our web-based accounting platforms;
• Onboard new clients, employees, and vendors in a timely manner to ensure seamless integration into our payment system within our ERP
• Send internal communication reminders to facilitate the resolution of outstanding payments, and takes initiative to follow up individually as needed;
• Manage and track specific AR reports, including the monitoring of aged collections
• All other duties as assigned.

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.