Technology - Senior Finance Business Analyst

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role
CAA is seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst as a full-time position responsible for analyzing finance business problems and implementing solutions in our corporate platforms. The Senior Finance Business Analyst supports the user community, elicit, manage requirements and specifications as well as execute a variety of testing disciplines (test plans, scripts, unit testing and user acceptance) to drive development and validate results. The Senior Finance Business Analyst will report to the head of Corporate Finance Applications and act as a business relationship management function as described below.

This role is encouraged to be both forward-thinking and hands on with a strong ability to communicate objectives, develop plans and deliver results.

Requirements:
• Experience implementing ERP applications with specific knowledge of finance and accounting modules
• Expert with one or more of the following ERP packages (Dynamics D365 F&O preferred, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills, in particular around data validation, pivot tables and reporting financial data
• Excellence in communication, collaboration, business presentations and meeting facilitation
• Expert in business workflow modeling
• Expert in project and product planning
• Thorough understanding of GAAP accounting
• Thorough understanding of source control, unit testing, and continuous integration practices
• Thorough understanding of relational database design
• Expert in Quality Assurance practices
• Experience with Lean and Agile (Scrum) development methodologies
• Experience using Dynamics AX 2012 or Dynamics 365 F&O
• Experience using Management Reporter and PowerBI
• Experience using Oracle Financials
• Experience using SAP Concur

Job Location:
Open to applicants outside of the Los Angeles, California area

Compensation:

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $105,000-$168,500. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA maintains a fully-vaccinated environment, for the safety and health of employees and guests, to the extent allowed by local law. Where permitted, all CAA employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any waiting periods) and provide approved documentation when: 1) working in or visiting any CAA office; 2) attending any CAA company events, whether in the office or not; or 3) meeting with clients at any location. CAA also expects that all employees will take responsibility for maintaining optimal vaccine levels; for instance, this may include receiving boosters for which they are eligible. If you are unable to get a vaccine due to a medical condition, disability, or a religious belief, CAA will consider your accommodation request. The Company's policies in this regard may be updated from time to time, as pandemic/endemic conditions and local laws evolve.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d99kwk-18-221-208-183-42 in your application.