Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Bally Sports is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to work in the General Accounting group. This position will work extensively with members of the Finance and Accounting groups to book adjustments related to general, rights and production accounting. We are looking for someone who is able to work independently, strive to resolve issues, complete tasks without supervision. Additionally, this individual will maintain rights schedules and perform monthly variance analyses on the assigned networks. The candidate must be able to handle a large volume of tasks and possess the ability to prioritize and must work closely with business units to complete assigned tasks. This position reports to the Accounting Director.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the close process for several sports networks
• Prepare monthly rights amortization and production flash accruals
• Prepare monthly close adjustments including, but not limited to, balance sheet reclassifications, accruals, revenue recognition, rights and production
• Prepare adjusting entries in a timely manner
• Interact directly with Finance group to obtain proposed journal entries, resolve unusual items or discrepancies/reclassifications
• Prepare monthly variance analysis which will be provided to management
• Variance analysis including rights, production and season trend analysis
• Prepare monthly financial statement packages for applicable networks
• Prepare accounts reconciliations for assigned networks
• Active role in implementing process improvements and internal controls testing to ensure compliance with Company policy and SOX
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Ensure completion of quarterly reporting schedules
• Prepare monthly cash flows in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met
• Monitor standardization of accounting policies across networks, ensuring consistency in treatment and submissions from Finance to streamline processes
• Responsible for ad hoc reporting, analysis and/or other projects as needed

Requirements/Qualifications
• At least 2-3 years accounting experience required
• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Ability to handle large volume of entries for review given deadline constraints
• Detail oriented while maintaining efficiency
• Self-starter, accountable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail, accuracy and excellent follow up
• Ability to work independently following prescribed schedules and be resourceful
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the aptitude to communicate with all levels of management

Skills/Experience:
• Master's degree or CPA preferred
• General accounting skills
• Knowledge of Oracle or other ERP general ledger system are a plus

The base salary compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnyp23-3-144-84-155-42 in your application.