Finance Manager, Commercial

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Finance Manager, Commercial:

The Finance Manager, Commercial plays a key role in driving and supporting the organization’s financial operations, including planning and forecasting, monthly close, and stakeholder reporting. This role is responsible for developing and reviewing financial models and scenario analyses to enable timely, data-driven decision-making. The Manager will analyze key business drivers impacting operating performance across forecasts, the annual operating plan (AOP), and long-term strategic plans. They will maintain a deep understanding of commercial revenue and expense areas, evaluating KPIs and key drivers to identify efficiencies and provide recommendations to optimize results. Additionally, this position will support the review of overall LA28/USOPP financial results, delivering consolidated analyses and key performance metrics to senior leadership.  

The Finance Manager, Commercial reports to the Senior Director, Finance.  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director, Finance, with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process in addition to annual long-term strategic plan in support of commercial operations. 
• Work closely with the Senior Director, Finance, and Commercial team leads to understand sponsorship agreements, utilization of activation funds, and licensing agreements and provide monthly reporting of actuals to budgeted revenue. 
• Assist with the month-end close of the commercial business books, as needed, including posting accruals and preparing detailed account reconciliations for assigned accounts. 
• Oversee the licensee royalty reporting process, including analyzing royalty reporting against licensing agreement terms, recording earned royalties, and creating invoices 
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance by tracking risks and opportunities. 
• Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and cash forecasts.   

Background & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting and process management with excellent references. 
• Minimum of 5+years of professional FP&A experience
• Hands-on experience with creating and building complex financial models
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience with large scale ERP systems preferred
• Must possess expert-level Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office application skills.
• Must have solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA .  
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.  
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.  
• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.  
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones. 

 Expectations

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and handle and manage multiple workloads, priorities, and deadlines with efficiency.
• Possess personal drive to start a project, maintain a sense of ownership and see it through to completion.
• Work with key stakeholders in the strategic planning process and provide appropriate and timely reporting of results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization and strong relationship building abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to non-technical people.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, related field, or equivalent work experience
• MBA preferred 

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $115,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.