Financial Analyst

Overview /Objective

The Financial Analyst will work closely with various members of the NFL Sponsorship and Consumer Products teams in tracking, driving, and analyzing the financial performance of each business unit. A successful candidate must have a strong accounting background, solid analytical skills, be organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to handle several tasks at once, have strong communication skills (both oral and written), be able to work efficiently, and have excellent creative thinking skills.  This is a Coordinator level position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarter-end close cycle, including preparation of journal entries, GAAP adjustments, balance sheet account reconciliations, and actuals vs. budget variance analysis
• Support business operators with operational finance and accounting workflows, including invoice processing and administration, billings for clients, new vendor management, and ad-hoc requests
• General ledger maintenance and management
• Provide key corporate finance functions for the budgeting and forecasting of P&L and cash. Including reconciliations and cash flow statements, and providing P&L and Cash variance explanations to budget and forecasts
• Ensure the business unit adheres to key League financial policies and procedures surrounding contracts, invoice processing, and expense reimbursements
• Recommend efficiencies / improvements to existing financial processes surrounding budgeting and forecasting, quarter-end close cycle, and other financial and accounting procedures
• Special projects and ad-hoc financial requests from the business unit as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of BA/BS degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance
• 1 - 3 years minimum experience in public accounting or corporate accounting/finance role
• Very strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Experience with ERP systems and budget planning tools

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CFA

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics’

A successful candidate must have solid finance and accounting skills; excellent creative thinking, analytical and project management abilities; strong interpersonal and team-building skills; the ability to handle several tasks at once; strong attention to details, and the ability to work and communicate effectively with senior management in a fast-paced environment

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

The NFL currently maintains a Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to occasionally work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset